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.

maintain his cool demeanor, though he is disappointed that it is so apparent that Sophia rattles

ago. For someone known for his unshakable, calm, and collective behavior, I

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

can provide some insights into what is really going on,” Alexander admits, leaning in slightly.” 11 I want to understand why Sophia seems to harbor such animosity towards me. It’s baffling.

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

a sip of his refreshed drink, ” that woman is continually hostile to me when I have been

leans back in his chair, taking a thoughtful sip of his own

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

eye. Amateurs,” he scoffs. “I have ways of conducting an investigation that other people do not.

man’s presumption and brazen insolence. He considers 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 just need to know if you have the capabilities

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

I thought that name sounded familiar. Aren’t you a journalist for The WeekDay?” Alexander asks, a moment of realization crossing his

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

with Sophia, a wave of

smile never fading. “I will take the case. I will investigate Ms. Sophia Johnson for you, Mr. Stone,” he

see from here that she

Alexander’s anger grows. His back immediately tenses, and his hands unconsciously clench into tight