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.

Alexander answers, trying to maintain his cool demeanor, though he is

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

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

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

they seem. Sometimes, there’s more to their actions than meets the eye. And it seems like you and

of his refreshed drink, ” that woman is continually hostile to me when I have been nothing but respectful to her.

that’s where I come in?” Kyle asks rhetorically, clearly sensing the opportunity to delve into a fascinating situation. He leans back in his chair,

out everything there is to know about Sophia Johnson. I have already had my investigators look into her, and they came up with

he scoffs. “I have ways of conducting an investigation that other people do not. But there

I want Sophia Johnson investigated are none of your

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

name sounded familiar. Aren’t you a journalist for The WeekDay?”

conversation. Spotting Sophia across the room, he turns his head towards her direction.

observes Kyle’s fascination with Sophia, a wave of imbalance washes over

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

seen a woman so graceful and elegant? You can see from here that she simply commands the room. She is magnetic. Not to mention

anger grows. His back