After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife

Chapter 42

#42 “I Can’t Believe I Let Myself Trust You.”

In the brisk morning, Sophia received a message from her best friend, Evelyn, asking to meet for coffee. Despite her overflowing schedule, Sophia hadn’t seen Evelyn in a while and decided to make time for her.

Swiftly, Sophia got ready and left her apartment. The café was conveniently close, so she opted for a leisurely walk.

Upon entering the café, she glanced around but didn’t spot Evelyn. Sophia figured her friend was running late and decided to take a seat, patiently waiting.

As she settled into her chair, a man unexpectedly joined her table. Sophia furrowed her brow, ready to make a pointed remark, but then she recognized him. It was one of the journalists who had aggressively pursued her a few days ago.

Sophia had refused to engage with him then, and she had no intention of divulging any information now.

“My answer will remain the same as before: ‘No comment.’ Please go away; I’m waiting for someone,” Sophia stated firmly. The man wore a wicked smile but refused to budge from his seat.

“Ms. Johnson, I presume you’re waiting for Evelyn?” he retorted. Sophia felt something was amiss but remained composed. “That’s none of your business,” she replied curtly.

“Well, as a journalist, it’s my job to know everything about everyone. And I’ve learned some rather intriguing things about you.”

“I don’t care. Leave me alone.”

“You’re clearly not in the mood for games. Good, because I’ll be direct. I know you’re Alexander Stone’s ex-wife. Sophia remained silent, her expression one of disdain. While she had no desire for this information to go public, it wasn’t exactly a bombshell. She could handle it.

folder in her direction. Sophia caught it and perused the documents.

the one who exposed the irregularities in Williams’ business. Impressive work, I must

Barbara to deliver this news to me?” Sophia inquired, her tone

the lengths the Williams family would go to cause her trouble. While she didn’t precisely understand their animosity toward

you that unless you

you trying to blackmail

with

“Precisely.”

what, pray tell, do you

publicly admit that it was you who leaked the

already have the information, why don’t you release

employer would be delighted to see you face the consequences of your own actions. After all, it was you who spread the news, and you should be the

not going to happen. I won’t let some intrusive reporter dictate my decisions. You stay

leave, but the reporter firmly

this will persuade you,” he said ominously. He showed her a photo of her best friend, Evelyn, bound and blindfolded

think quickly. “If you

sent a shiver down her spine. But Sophia knew

the evidence he had given her and made a firm decision to

firm but laced with concern,

grin, seemingly unfazed by her rejection.

shot back with unwavering resolve, “I don’t negotiate with

as Sophia was about to make her exit, the café door swung open, and Alexander walked in. His sharp eyes

papers. When he took a glimpse at the content, his heart

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