After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife

#41 “She Changed the Contract.”

Emily paced nervously outside Alexander’s office. He had called his lawyer Steven. She couldn’t hear their conversation, but she was definitely going to do her best to find out what was going on. The moment the lawyer came out of the office, Emily headed straight for him.

“Steven, may I have a moment of your time?” Emily asked, her tone polite but with a hint of urgency. Steven hesitated for a moment, his eyes darting between Emily and Alexander’s closed office door. “Of course, Emily. What can I help you with?”

Emily motioned toward a nearby quiet corner, away from prying ears. “Let’s talk over there, away from any potential eavesdroppers.”

They moved to a more discreet spot, and Emily got straight to the point.

“I’ll be forward. I know you know Sophia Johnson is Alexander’s ex-wife, “Emily stated firmly, her eyes fixed on Steven. Steven, caught off guard, attempted to feign surprise, but Emily’s unyielding expression didn’t waver.

“I remember when you met Sophia at Bistro 45, and I’m sure while you were sorting out their divorce papers, it became abundantly clear to you who she was.”

As the weight of Emily’s words settled in, Steven swallowed nervously, beads of perspiration forming on his forehead. It was all Emily needed to confirm that he indeed knew Sophia’s true identity.

“You see, Steven, I have a way of making people talk. Now, spill the truth, and maybe, just maybe, things won’t get too messy for you.”

stammered. Emily leaned in closer, her eyes fixed on him, her voice low and threatening. “Steven, I’ve done my homework. I know about the secret

only ruin his career but also land

as he finally cracked under Emily’s pressure. “Alright, alright,” he muttered, defeated. “Yes, I knew. Sophia is Alexander’s ex-wife. She changed the

gleamed with triumph as the pieces of the puzzle fell into place. She had the leverage she needed, a potent weapon against Sophia. With this newfound information, she began to devise a plan to confront Sophia

that wasn’t so

appears that Sophia modified the divorce agreement,” Steven revealed.

frown deepened, and her eyes bore into Steven as she decided it was

meeting with Alexander about?” she asked. Steven hesitated for a moment, realizing that Emily was not one to be trifled with. He sighed, his shoulders slumping, and finally relented.

“your personal matters won’t remain private if you

the details. “Well, Alexander wants to halt the transfer of his funds

this revelation caused Emily to inadvertently raise her

attention of everyone in the office, Emily quickly lowered her tone, her voice a hiss. “He wants to sever all ties with my

his composure even as Emily’s anger flared. “At

off because of some scandal.

about to let this situation stand. She turned to Steven, her smile

determination. “And I want you to deliver a message to him, but

him to comply. He knew that Emily’s influence and

*

of Stone Enterprise, Alexander sat at his desk, his face etched with worry. The weight of the world seemed to rest on his shoulders, and he had been trying to bury himself in work to escape his turbulent thoughts about Sophia. The silence was oppressive, broken only by the hum of the city beyond