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.

demanded. “I

work,” Alexander replied

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

know I can always rely on you.” Emily seated herself on the edge

she continued. “Can you… can you just

I won’t always be there to rescue you,”

was

see that I’m not wallowing in self-pity. I’m taking action, Emily. It’s time you did

wearing on him. So much was at stake,

in her voice. Emily knew that Sophia was somehow involved in Alexander’s changing behavior, and the thought was

business meeting,” Alexander stated

day. A

“What’s this meeting about?”

the case concerning your parents, Emily. Alexander believes you need proper

without his trust. The urgency intensified within her – Sophia had to be removed from their

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formalities, his gaze intense as he fixed it on her. She

the air with sharpness. She was clearly ready to get straight to

assume you know why I’m here, Sophia,” Alexander said. “You want me to be the lawyer on the Williams case. My answer

a matter of

Alexander,” she cut him off curtly. “My refusal is not about money. Firstly, I’ve already been entangled with Barbara and Thomson, and I know she’s capable of such actions. Secondly, the evidence against them is undeniably

notice Sophia’s cold demeanor and wondered what nonsense Michael had told her. “How solid is the

stake my life on the fact that they’ve engaged in every illegal and underhanded activity

he responded

worried about your little friend Emily’s family.” Sophia mocked him. “Why does it matter to you why

involved, Alexander. These people are schemers, and if you

his expression held such an enigmatic quality. Alexander moved closer, taking a seat so close to her that she had the fleeting urge

he remarked in

Alexander, he could bury you in the ground with a look, but there was also something captivating about the way he

out with Michael, but Alexander was patiently waiting for her to say something. He looked

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

I don’t take orders from anyone, Alexander,” Sophia retorted. “Perhaps a bit of listening wouldn’t

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