#56 “Why are You so Intrigued by My Ex-wife?”

“Megan, since you care so much, Sophia is my ex-wife,” Alexander finally replied. Megan nearly choked on the cocktail she was sipping.

“Everything is falling into place now, my dear Alex,” she laughed. “What amuses you so much?” he replied irritably.

“Oh, don’t be upset, I just solved your mystery. However, I did not expect that the great Alexander would throw away his friendship with Emily just like that. Apparently, this Sophia is a big deal.”

“Emily played her own cards by being sneaky, nothing to do with Sophia being my ex-wife.”

“And you’re telling me you don’t have feelings for her?” Megan tried again. Alexander was tired of sitting in the position of interrogation and decided to turn things around.

“What does it concern you if I have feelings for Sophia or not?”

“It just amazes me that you’ve always put business before relationships, and now it’s like the wheel has turned and everything’s the other way around.”

“I will repeat to you again that Emily’s actions are what made me end my relationship with her. Imagine that tomorrow I pissed her off with something, what’s the guarantee that she won’t play this trick on me?”

“You’d have to be terribly blind if you hadn’t noticed all these years that Emily had a schoolgirl crush on you.”

mean her mom or dad won’t

influenced,” Megan finally judged. 11 Still, Alex, why did you divorce your

ex-wife?” he countered. “You don’t

He didn’t think Sophia was the loser in the turn of events;

you’re the perfect man,” she gently replied and placed her hand on

that she has another engagement,” he said and pulled his hand away

left with the impression that I did it with bad feelings

hoped Alexander would give in and believe her. Her goal

falsely sweet, “I really hope that someday Sophia will come to see that I

decide how she feels about

to her, apologize personally, and clear the

replied with a hint of doubt. “She might not accept it,

bristled at the idea that Sophia might not readily embrace her olive branch. “You really think she’d hesitate

won’t mind.” he lied, but he was already tired of listening to

to make a strong impression on Alexander and perhaps even rekindle their connection. However, it seemed that Sophia was not going to

her exit. She couldn’t help but feel irritated. This was just the beginning of her plan to get closer to Alexander, and she wasn’t

disappointment with a gracious smile. “Tell Sophia that I genuinely

be sure to pass on

Alexander on the shoulder. Kyle, a fellow patron of the luxurious VIP bar, sidled up

two had become friends over time, thanks to their

in his eye. Alexander chuckled, though there was a hint of bitterness in his response. “I don’t think

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