After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife

#33 “Don’t Let Them Rattle You.”

Alexander was sipping his coffee in the kitchen, contemplating which task to tackle for the day. As he passed through the living room, his attention was captured by the turned-on television. Sophia appeared on the screen, doing her best to evade the reporters.

As usual, her posture was straight, and she displayed no signs of concern. Reporters bombarded her with questions about an alleged attempt to bribe a lawyer. They accused her of underhanded actions against a neighboring company.

Apparently, the collaboration with Mr. Thompson was also not going well, Alexander thought. He increased the volume of the TV.

He had vowed not to involve himself with her again; he hoped their differences had been resolved on the stormy night when he had invited her to his home.

Despite everything, he found himself staring at the report, feeling a gnawing unease. He couldn’t believe that Sophia would resort to bribery; she was a reputable lawyer.

Deciding it was time to head to work, he grabbed his phone, took the elevator, and walked towards his car. He had chosen to drive himself today.

There was a magnificent Aston Martin DBS, and Alexander thought it would be foolish not to enjoy such a car on this sunny day. As soon as he exited his building’s garage, he spotted Sophia leaving her apartment complex.

A smile formed on his face. Could this day get any better, he wondered. He turned onto the street and rolled down his window. Sophia looked at him in surprise but greeted him politely.

“Well, well, if it isn’t the charming Sophia,” he remarked. Sophia rolled her eyes. “I should’ve known I’d run into you, Mr. Stone. It seems like your timing is always impeccable. One might assume you never drive your extravagant cars.’

Alexander extended his arm towards his sleek car. “Ms. Johnson, may I offer you a ride to the office?”

from the very morning when she had first seen the unsettling news report. The fact that she was tangled up in such

patience thin. She wasn’t in the mood for Alexander’s charm or banter.

she retorted sharply to Alexander’s offer. He

into the car. She wouldn’t usually concede so easily, but today, exhaustion overruled her pride. She had barely slept the night before, and the idea of getting to

the window, lost in her thoughts. Alexander picked up on her mood, unsurprised by her

his voice carrying a detached tone. “Something like that,” Sophia replied vaguely, her focus

caught wind of the news,” he

assumed you were aware, given your penchant for staying informed,” she retorted, her response cool and calculated, shutting down

her tone. “Well, it’s no secret that scandal seems to

didn’t dignify his comment with a response, the silence hanging heavy between them. Before they could further dissect the situation, her phone rang, its screen displaying an unknown number. Instinctively, she answered the call, bracing herself

can you confirm the allegations about the sex-power deal involving your client’s secretary?” The journalist’s voice dripped with accusation. Sophia’s lips tightened. “I have built my career on integrity. I

leaned in, his voice cold as

locked on hers. “Don’t let them rattle you,”

heavily, Sophia tucked her phone back into her bag, stealing a glance at

to accept his offer of a ride, Sophia can’t ignore the

long day,” she admitted. “Mr. Thompson has always been a disruptive presence in the business world. I’m rather surprised you took him on as

composure. Her client’s attempt to shift blame onto her was a familiar tactic

she had done countless times before. As Alexander parked the car at the office building, Sophia followed in

the chaos of ringing phones and bustling colleagues welcomed her. Despite the overwhelming situation, Sophia’s calm façade remained intact as she greeted everyone

observed her with surprise, impressed by her ability to navigate the

the need for a strategic approach. Her mind was a well-organized battlefield, each thought carefully considered as

to initiate an investigation to prove her innocence and unearth

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