After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife

#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.

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 it?” Emily’s voice trembled. “I’m doing an investigation for

on the edge of his desk, her tone lowering in an

she continued. “Can you… can you just hug me? It’s been an incredibly tough

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

Emily was taken

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

So much was at stake, and he had

of anger in her voice. Emily knew that Sophia was somehow involved

Now I’m off to a business meeting,”

his secretary to schedule 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 need proper

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

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his gaze intense as he fixed it on her. She didn’t seem impressed by his abrupt

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

here, Sophia,” Alexander said. “You want me to be the lawyer on the Williams case. My

a matter of

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

wondered what nonsense Michael had told

my life on the fact that they’ve

responded thoughtfully, processing her

mocked him. “Why does it matter to you why I’m concerned?” he

involved, Alexander. These people are schemers, and if you want to safeguard

quality. Alexander moved closer, taking a

know, Sophia, for someone who dabbles with dangerous individuals, you offer quite audacious advice,” he remarked in a

staring at her. She understood why people were afraid of Alexander, he could bury you in the ground with a look, but there was also something captivating about the way he looked

wasn’t going to give him an explanation as to why she had gone out with Michael, but Alexander was patiently waiting

heeding a straightforward warning. I did mention that he’s dangerous,” he

orders from anyone, Alexander,” Sophia retorted. “Perhaps a bit of listening wouldn’t hurt in