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.”

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

career but also land him in jail. He swallowed hard, the fear evident

he muttered, defeated. “Yes, I knew. Sophia is Alexander’s ex-wife. She changed the divorce

a potent weapon against Sophia. With this newfound information, she began to devise a plan to confront Sophia and win back Alexander, determined

so hard, was

agreement,” Steven revealed.

Steven as she

that Emily was not one to be trifled with. He sighed, his shoulders

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

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

of this revelation caused Emily to

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

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

to cut her family off because of some

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

“And I want you

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

*

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