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

little 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

this man possesses an uncanny intuition. It becomes undeniable that Laura, his competent

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

“Well, Alex, let me tell you this: People aren’t always what they seem. Sometimes, there’s more to their actions than

” that woman is continually hostile to me when I have been nothing but respectful to her. It makes

Kyle asks rhetorically, clearly sensing the opportunity to delve into a fascinating situation. He leans back in

“Yes, I need someone to find out everything there is to know about Sophia

that other people do

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

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

journalist for

and curtly, eager to redirect the conversation. Spotting Sophia across the room, he turns his head towards her direction. “To be honest with you, Alex,

Kyle’s fascination with Sophia, a wave of imbalance

Sophia Johnson for you, Mr. Stone,” he says confidently. “I’ll

a woman so graceful and elegant? You can see from here that

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