After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife

Chapter 39

#39 “What is It that Makes You Drawn to Him?”

Alexander couldn’t tear his eyes away from Michael’s car even after Sophia had stopped looking at him. He suspected that she must have recognized him, given how guilty she appeared. It didn’t really matter to Alexander who Sophia was dating, but he knew exactly why Michael was pursuing her a sick ambition for revenge against him.

He came to the realization that despite her grumpy exterior, Sophia was a remarkable woman who deserved to be treated right. He had cautioned her about Michael multiple times, unable to fathom why she wouldn’t heed his advice.

Feeling his fists clenching, Alexander deliberately relaxed them. He wouldn’t let Michael get under his skin. He needed to talk to Sophia again, to convince her somehow.

His phone rang, and he answered it without bothering to look at the caller ID. His secretary’s voice came through urgently. “Mr. Stone, there’s a serious problem concerning William’s Bank.”

Alexander’s posture stiffened, a foreboding sensation settling in his gut. He had decided that all of his company’s funds would go into Emily’s father’s bank.

“What’s happening?” he demanded sharply.

“It’s all over the news. Accusations of bribery, immoral deals, money laundering it’s incredibly serious, Mr. Stone,” his secretary’s voice quivered with concern.

“This could be mere speculation.”

“I doubt that. sir. There’s concrete evidence – documents, recorded conversations. Journalists seem to have gotten their hands on this information and are tearing their reputation apart.”

Alexander mused aloud, “Barbara and her husband are certainly not clean when faced with such solid evidence.”

“Unfortunately, Alexander, I can’t dispute any of the claims.” As his secretary spoke, Emilia’s call started buzzing on the other line, relentless. Alexander silenced several incoming calls from her, his irritation growing.

“Who could’ve leaked this information? he asked with irritation in his voice. “It’s an anonymous source. They’ve done a thorough job gathering evidence and seem to have personal grievances against the Williams family.”

“Interesting…” Alexander muttered before abruptly ending another call from Emily. “Launch an investigation into the situation. I want to know what’s going on.”

“I’m already on it, sir.”

With that, he hung up and swiftly made his way to his car, driving toward the office. Everything seemed to be spiraling out of control, and Alexander detested the feeling of things going haywire. Upon arriving at the office, Emily immediately started talking to him.

been?” she demanded. “I was going

had work,” Alexander replied

the gravity of the situation? They’re smearing my family with the worst accusations. Can you believe

you, Alexander. I know I can always rely on you.” Emily seated herself on the edge of his desk, her tone

know,” she continued. “Can you… can you just hug me? It’s been

to learn to handle these situations independently. I won’t always be

Emily was taken

with a rough day too. But you can see that I’m not wallowing in self-pity. I’m taking

composed, but Emily’s behavior was wearing on him. So much was at stake, and he had

retorted, a hint of anger in her voice. Emily knew that Sophia was somehow

meeting,” Alexander stated coolly as he

a meeting with Sophia that day. A chill ran down her spine. As soon as Alexander emerged, Emily approached his secretary

“What’s this meeting about?”

related to the case concerning your parents, Emily. Alexander believes you

entrusted everything to Sophia, while she was left without his trust. The urgency intensified within her – Sophia had to be removed from

*

entered Sophia’s office without any formalities, his gaze intense as he fixed it

to talk,” she began, her tone cutting through the air with sharpness. She was clearly ready to get straight

why I’m here, Sophia,” Alexander said. “You want me to be the lawyer on

matter of

not about money. Firstly, I’ve already been entangled with Barbara and Thomson, and

Michael had told her. “How solid is the evidence?”

that I’d stake my life on the fact that they’ve engaged

see,” he responded

your little friend Emily’s family.” Sophia mocked him. “Why does it matter to you why I’m concerned?” he retorted,

if you want to safeguard your company, it’s in your best interest to keep

Sophia couldn’t help but wonder why his expression held such an enigmatic quality. Alexander moved closer, taking a seat so close to her that she had the fleeting urge to

who dabbles with dangerous individuals, you offer quite audacious advice,” he remarked in a low, almost throaty voice.

why people were afraid of Alexander, he could bury you

had gone out with Michael, but Alexander was patiently waiting for

on, Sophia, enlighten me as to why you’re not heeding a straightforward warning. I did mention that

retorted. “Perhaps

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