After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife

#25 “I Will Take the Case.”

“Macallan neat,” Alexander gruffly says to the bartender as soon as he reaches the bar. He takes the empty seat next to the informant, Kyle Vennillia, and impatiently awaits his Scotch, drumming his fingers on the bar top.

“That was quite the performance,” Kyle remarks, breaking the silence. ” Who would have thought a woman who looks like that could play so well.”

Taking a long sip of his Scotch, Alexander turns to Kyle with a hint of irritation. “I’m Alexander Stone.” Alex does not extend his hand for a handshake.

“Yes, Mr. Stone, I know who you are. Laura told me you needed to speak with me urgently,” Kyle replies calmly.

Alexander shows no sign of relaxing, even after finishing his drink in one long gulp. He sternly says, “Well, she is mistaken. I never NEED anything. But I do have a matter I would like to discuss with you.”

“Of course, Alex. Can I call you Alex?” Kyle asks, trying to lighten the tense atmosphere. “No,” Alexander replies curtly, making it clear that he prefers a more formal address.

“Hmm, she really has you worked up,” Kyle remarks as he signals to the bartender for another round of drinks.

demeanor, though he is disappointed that it is so

had a moment ago. For someone known for his unshakable, calm,

hangs in the air, Alexander can scarcely deny that this man possesses an

you can provide some insights into what is really going on,” Alexander admits, leaning in slightly.” 11 I want to understand

their actions than

of his refreshed drink, ” that woman is continually hostile to me when I have been nothing but respectful to her.

a fascinating situation. He leans back in his chair, taking a thoughtful sip of his own drink, inviting Alexander to share more details about the situation with

glint in his eyes. “Yes, I need someone to find out everything there is to know

in his eye. Amateurs,” he scoffs. “I have ways of conducting an investigation that other people do not. But there must be more of a reason than the fact

an eyebrow, astonished by the man’s presumption and brazen insolence. He considers walking away, but his pride gets the better of him. “The reasons I want Sophia

As the two men continue their

you a journalist for The

Sophia across the room, he turns his head towards her direction. “To be honest with you, Alex, I have been watching Sophia since I

keenly observes Kyle’s fascination with Sophia, a wave of imbalance washes over

smile never fading. “I will take the case. I will investigate Ms. Sophia Johnson for you, Mr. Stone,” he says confidently. “I’ll do it for you,

You can see from here that she simply commands the room. She is magnetic. Not to mention the way her

grows. His back immediately tenses, and his hands unconsciously clench into tight