After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife

#54 “It’s Always Been A Game of Fire with You.”

Alexander had thrown himself into work to escape the constant thoughts of Sophia that haunted him. His typically composed and collected demeanor had given way to unusual irritability, causing his usually unflappable secretary, Laura, to tread carefully around him.

As he immersed himself in his work, Alexander found solace in the fact that his company continued to thrive. Business had always been a source of pleasure for him, but now, it served as a distraction from the void that Sophia’s absence had left in his life.

Laura, aware of her boss’s mood, knocked gently on his office door before entering. She hesitated to deliver the latest news.

“Mr. Stone, Enlighten Press’ stock has plummeted,” she reported, choosing her words carefully to avoid adding to his frustrations.

“Excellent,” Alexander responded with a hint of ruthless satisfaction. “I want you to keep a close watch on Michael’s company as well. Take every project he’s interested in, no matter the terms, ” he instructed, his voice sharp and commanding.

Laura acknowledged the orders with a nod and retreated to her desk, leaving Alexander alone with his thoughts. Alexander had fixated on Michael, recognizing the persistent attention he was paying to Sophia. As long as Michael continued to hover around her, Alexander had no intention of letting him off the hook.

His determination to protect Sophia, even though she had made it clear she wanted nothing to do with him, had transformed Alexander into someone unrecognizable. He had become snarky, vindictive, and impulsive, driven by an uncontrollable force he couldn’t resist.

The secretary’s voice interrupted Alexander’s thoughts once again. “Mr. Stone, Megan Sterling, the CEO of Enlighten Press, is calling.”

the phone, and after a brief

“It’s been three long

at the use of his nickname and the unmistakable charm in Megan’s tone. They hadn’t seen each other since his

today’s stock drop, Alex. And I suspect that you are behind it. Was that your doing?” Alexander didn’t

momentary pause on Megan’s end, and then she sighed. “If this is about our involvement in Emily’s scheme, I apologize. But I hope we don’t have to become enemies over it.

recognize the undercurrents of manipulation in her words. She was trying to play a game, and he wasn’t about to let her take the lead. “Apology accepted, Megan. But let’s be clear, I won’t hesitate to

Alex, you always were a force to be reckoned with. I thought you and Emily were allies. I never thought

with me,” Alexander retorted firmly. Megan chose to sidestep his insult, instead focusing on

that apparently you and Emily are no longer ‘friends’ like before. Then what kind of interests

pondered his accusation for a moment before breaking into a wry smile. “This teatro

conversation. Megan had always approached their disagreements with scorn and mockery, but

of the lawyer,” he replied icily. “You make your money dishonestly

‘ Oh, sorry, I didn’t know you’d become a police officer, Stone,”

a hint of their shared history in her

through the phone. “Alex, I’m just making a

the nagging suspicion that Sophia, the lawyer, was somehow involved in her ex- boyfriend’s recent behavior. Alexander had never caused

with Emily, with whom he had worked for years,

mull over the situation, Megan decided to G****e Sophia’s name and