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.”

glanced at the phone, and after a brief

voice smooth and seductive. “It’s been three long years,

hadn’t seen each other since

to shy away from her intentions, cut right to the chase. “I heard about today’s stock drop, Alex. And I suspect that you are

Emily’s scheme, I apologize. But I hope we don’t have to

and he wasn’t about to let her take the lead. “Apology accepted, Megan. But let’s be clear, I won’t

“Oh, Alex, you always were a force to be reckoned with. I thought you and Emily

news in your yellow paper has nothing to do with me,” Alexander retorted firmly. Megan

longer ‘friends’ like before. Then what

moment before breaking into a wry smile. “This teatro wouldn’t be because of that lawyer Johnson, would it? You don’t look like a law-abiding

more angry by the shift in the conversation. Megan had always approached their disagreements with scorn and mockery, but this was different. It was as if she was probing

he replied icily. “You make your money dishonestly by spreading fake news, concocting schemes, and it’s all

sarcastic jab. ‘ Oh, sorry, I didn’t know you’d become a police officer, Stone,” she chuckled. Alexander’s voice grew

hint of their shared history in her words. “It’s always been a game of

he cautioned. “You don’t want to provoke me further.” But Megan’s laughter echoed through the phone. “Alex, I’m just making a living the best way I know how. I apologize if it’s causing you

involved in her ex- boyfriend’s recent behavior. Alexander had never caused her

with whom he had worked for years, and began attacking her

the situation, Megan decided to G****e Sophia’s name and peruse her photos online. She couldn’t