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 it

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

scarcely deny that this man possesses an uncanny intuition. It becomes undeniable

I want to understand why Sophia seems to harbor such animosity towards me. It’s baffling. I demand answers. I want you to find

softly, enjoying the puzzle of the situation. “Well, Alex, let me tell you this: People aren’t always what they seem. Sometimes, there’s more to their actions than meets the eye.

” that woman is continually hostile to me when I have been nothing but respectful

fascinating situation. He leans back in his chair, taking a thoughtful

someone to find out everything there is to know about Sophia Johnson. I have already had my investigators look into

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 that she has

of him. “The reasons I want Sophia Johnson investigated are none of your business,” he retorts. “I just need to know if you have the

As the two men continue their conversation, the bustling gala carries on around them, guests mingling and the music filling the

journalist

room, he turns his head towards her direction. “To be honest with you, Alex, I have been watching Sophia since I arrived. There is something so

with Sophia, a wave

Mr. Stone,” he says confidently. “I’ll do it for you, but also for me. As I said, there is something very intriguing about

Sophia intently, Kyle continues, “I mean, look at her. Have you ever seen a woman so graceful and elegant? You can see from here that she simply commands the room. She is magnetic. Not to mention the way her hands

anger grows. His back immediately tenses, and his hands unconsciously