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.”

talking about,” Steven 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 deals you’ve been making under the table, the hidden accounts, and the offshore transactions. Do you really think

realized that Emily had information that could not only ruin his career but

he muttered, defeated.

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 and win back Alexander,

with the information she had extracted. “Now, that wasn’t so hard, was it? Now, tell me

agreement,” Steven revealed. ”

eyes bore into Steven as she decided it was time

not one to be trifled with. He sighed, his shoulders slumping, and finally relented. ” Alright, Emily,” he conceded, “but this

retorted, her tone firm, “your personal matters won’t remain private if you don’t start

wants to halt the transfer of his funds from William’s Bank. He asked me to find a

of this revelation caused Emily to inadvertently raise her voice.”

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

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

Alexander was willing to cut her family off because of some scandal. Her initial shock quickly transformed into

all because of that woman, Sophia. Emily wasn’t about to let this situation

is Sophia,” she instructed, her voice dripping with determination. “And I want you to

reluctant as Steven was to participate in such schemes, the fear of repercussions forced him to comply. He knew that Emily’s influence and determination were not to be underestimated, and he had just become entangled in a web of secrets and

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on his shoulders, and he had been trying to bury himself in work to escape his turbulent thoughts about Sophia.