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.

have you been?” she demanded. “I was going out of

work,” Alexander replied

grasp the gravity of the situation? They’re smearing my family with the worst accusations. Can you believe it?” Emily’s voice trembled. “I’m

know I can always rely on you.” Emily seated herself on the edge of his desk, her tone lowering in an attempt to

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

situations independently. I won’t always be there to rescue you,” Alexander

Emily was

that I’m not wallowing in self-pity. I’m taking action,

wearing on him. So much was at stake, and he had to deal

retorted, a hint of anger in her voice. Emily knew that Sophia was somehow involved in Alexander’s changing

I’m off to a business meeting,”

meeting with Sophia that day. A chill ran down

“What’s this meeting about?”

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

Alexander entrusted everything to Sophia, while she was left without his trust. The urgency intensified within her –

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

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

I’m here, Sophia,” Alexander said. “You want me to be the lawyer on the Williams case. My answer is no,”

matter

cut him off curtly. “My refusal is not about money. Firstly, I’ve already been entangled with Barbara and Thomson,

could not help but notice Sophia’s cold demeanor and wondered what nonsense Michael had told her. “How solid is the evidence?” he

fact that they’ve engaged in

see,” he responded

does it matter to you why I’m concerned?” he retorted, his tone

Alexander. These people are schemers, and if you want to safeguard your company, it’s in your best interest to keep your

Sophia couldn’t help but wonder why his expression held such an enigmatic quality. Alexander moved closer, taking a seat

you offer quite audacious advice,” he remarked in

of Alexander, he could bury you in

him an explanation as to why she had gone out with Michael, but Alexander was patiently waiting for her to say something. He looked at her like he

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

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

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