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.

to maintain his cool demeanor, though he is disappointed that

had a moment ago. For someone known for his unshakable, calm, and collective behavior, I am quite surprised by how much she seems

in the air, Alexander can scarcely deny that this man possesses an uncanny intuition. It becomes

want to understand

let me tell you this: People aren’t always what they seem. Sometimes, there’s more to their actions than meets the eye. And it seems like

that woman is continually hostile to me when I have been nothing but respectful to her. It makes no

clearly sensing the opportunity to delve into a fascinating situation. He leans back in

a determined glint in his eyes. “Yes, I need someone to find out everything there is to know about Sophia Johnson. I have already had my investigators look

ways of conducting an investigation that other people do not. But there must be more of a reason than the fact that she

walking away, but his pride gets the better of him. “The reasons I want Sophia Johnson investigated are none of your business,” he retorts. “I

As the two men continue their conversation,

sounded familiar. Aren’t you a journalist for The WeekDay?” Alexander asks,

head towards her direction. “To be honest with you, Alex, I have been watching Sophia

keenly observes Kyle’s fascination with Sophia, a

case. I will investigate Ms. Sophia Johnson for you, Mr. Stone,” he says

look at her. Have you ever seen a woman so graceful and elegant? You can see from here that she simply commands

anger grows. His back immediately