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.”

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 your little escapades

face paled as he realized that Emily had information that could not only ruin his career but

pressure. “Alright, alright,” he muttered, defeated. “Yes, I knew.

as the pieces of the puzzle fell into place. She had the leverage she needed, a potent weapon against Sophia. With

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

modified the divorce agreement,” Steven revealed. ” She intends to take half of

she decided it was time to press the lawyer for more

to be trifled with. He sighed, his shoulders slumping, and finally relented. ” Alright, Emily,” he conceded, “but this

“your personal matters won’t

began to divulge the details. “Well, Alexander wants to halt the transfer of his funds from William’s Bank.

shock of this revelation caused Emily to inadvertently raise her

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

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

how easily Alexander was willing to cut her family off because of some scandal. Her initial shock

woman, Sophia. Emily wasn’t about to let this situation stand. She turned to Steven, her smile now

his ex-wife is Sophia,” she instructed, her voice dripping with determination. “And I want you to deliver a message to him, but under no

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

*

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