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.

though he is disappointed that it is so apparent that

for his unshakable, calm, and collective behavior, I am quite surprised by how much she seems to

an uncanny intuition. It becomes undeniable that Laura,

is really going on,” Alexander admits, leaning in slightly.” 11 I want to understand why Sophia seems

to their actions than meets the eye. And it seems like you and Sophia have quite the dynamic going on. You might just be surprised by what you

me when I have been nothing but respectful

back in his chair, taking a thoughtful sip of his own drink, inviting Alexander

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

chuckles confidently, a mischievous glint in his eye. Amateurs,” he scoffs. “I have ways of conducting an investigation that other people do not.

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 to

As the two men continue

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

he turns his head towards

Sophia, a wave of imbalance washes

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

so graceful and elegant? You can see from here that she simply commands the room. She is magnetic.

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