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.

cool demeanor, though he is disappointed that it is

interaction the two of you had a moment ago. For someone known for his unshakable, calm, and collective behavior, I am quite surprised by how much she seems to have bothered you,” Kyle

the air, Alexander can scarcely deny that this man possesses an uncanny intuition. It becomes undeniable that Laura, his competent

admits, leaning in slightly.” 11 I want to understand why Sophia

chuckles 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. And it seems like you and Sophia have quite the dynamic

to me when I

leans back in his chair, taking a thoughtful

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

chuckles confidently, a mischievous glint 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 that she has

him. “The reasons I want Sophia Johnson investigated are none of your business,” he

at least one weakness when it comes to Alexander Stone. As the two men continue their conversation, the bustling gala carries on around

a journalist for The WeekDay?” Alexander asks, a moment

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

with Sophia, a

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

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

interest in Sophia, Alexander’s anger grows. His back immediately tenses, and his hands unconsciously