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.

“I was

had work,”

They’re smearing my family with the worst accusations. Can you believe

rely on you.” Emily seated herself on the edge of his desk, her tone

can you just

learn to handle these situations independently. I

Emily was taken

dealing with a rough day too. But you can see that I’m not wallowing in self-pity. I’m taking action, Emily. It’s

demeanor was to remain composed, but Emily’s behavior was wearing on him. So much was at stake, and he had to deal with her antics even as he had a meeting

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

Now I’m off to a business meeting,” Alexander stated coolly as he

schedule a meeting with Sophia that day. A

“What’s this meeting about?”

Emily. Alexander believes you need

his trust.

*

office without any formalities, his gaze intense as he

through the air with sharpness. She

of what’s happening in the news, so I assume you know why I’m here, Sophia,” Alexander said. “You want me to be

a matter

about money. Firstly, I’ve already been entangled with Barbara and

Sophia’s cold demeanor and wondered what nonsense Michael had told

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

see,” he responded thoughtfully,

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

people are schemers, and if you want to safeguard your company, it’s in your best

quality. Alexander moved

know, Sophia, for someone who dabbles with dangerous individuals, you offer quite audacious advice,” he remarked in a low, almost throaty voice. Sophia involuntarily shivered as his presence intensified

you referring to Michael?” she inquired with a frown. He nods still staring at her. She understood why people were afraid of Alexander, he could bury

wasn’t going to give 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

not heeding a straightforward warning. I did mention that he’s

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

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