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.”

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

that Emily had information that could not only ruin his career

as he finally cracked under Emily’s pressure. “Alright, alright,” he muttered, defeated. “Yes, I knew. Sophia is Alexander’s

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

had extracted. “Now, that wasn’t so hard, was it? Now, tell me how Sophia modified the divorce

Steven revealed. ” She intends to take half of Alexander’s

bore into Steven as she

your 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. ” Alright, Emily,” he conceded, “but this

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

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

revelation caused Emily to inadvertently raise

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

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

believe how easily Alexander was willing to cut her family off because of some scandal.

Sophia. Emily wasn’t about to let this situation stand. She turned to

instructed, her voice dripping with determination. “And I want

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

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rest on his shoulders, and he had been trying to bury himself