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

a moment ago. For someone known for his unshakable, calm,

possesses an uncanny intuition. It becomes undeniable that

11 I want to understand why Sophia seems to harbor such animosity towards me. It’s

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 going on. You might just be surprised by

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

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

a determined glint in 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 her, and they came up with

investigation that other people do not. But there must be more of a reason than the fact that she has rejected

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 to accomplish what I

Stone. As the two men continue their conversation, the bustling gala carries on around

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

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

Kyle’s fascination with Sophia, a wave of

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

You can see from here that she simply commands the room. She is magnetic.

grows. His back