After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife

#68 “You Look Absolutely Stunning Tonight.”

The early morning light filtered through the curtains as Sophia groggily navigated her way to the kitchen. Despite her accomplishments as a lawyer, there was one thing she couldn’t quite master – getting up early. She had known since her school days that she was a night owl, and no matter how hard she tried, waking up early remained a daily struggle.

Her demanding job required it, and it wasn’t getting any easier. She sighed and rubbed her eyes as she prepared her morning coffee, the aromatic brew gradually pulling her into a state of alertness. Just as she was beginning to feel more awake, her phone rang, startling her.

Sophia glanced at the screen and saw that it was Evelyn calling. Evelyn was the polar opposite when it came to morning routines – she was up and full of energy by the crack of dawn.

“Good morning,” Evelyn’s cheerful voice greeted Sophia as she answered the call. Sophia, still in the process of waking up, replied with a hint of amusement, What’s so important that it can’t wait for me to finish my coffee?”

Evelyn’s enthusiasm was undeterred. ” Oh, come on, you know I can’t contain my excitement for the concert. Let’s both get ready together.”

Sophia sighed, feeling the weight of the early hour. “Honey, I’m still half- asleep, it’s too early, the concert isn’t until tonight, and I have work to tackle before that,” she explained.

Evelyn playfully persisted, “Alright, I get it, but you should know you’re missing out on the best makeup session by resisting my offer.”

Sophia couldn’t help but chuckle at her friend’s antics. Evelyn was truly a makeup artist extraordinaire.

“I’ll take my chances,” Sophia replied with a hint of humor. “Now, I need to get to work. I’ll talk to you later.”

idea, especially considering that it was starting early in the evening. She knew that she wouldn’t have enough time to commute to work and return in time to get ready for the event. And after the excitement of the

decision to work from home that day. It would give her the flexibility she needed to manage her work commitments and still have ample time to prepare and

this early morning calling?” she muttered to herself, setting her coffee aside and getting up from the couch

She answered the call and was greeted by his

Benjamin greeted her politely. “I wanted to let you know that I received an invitation to the concert

her thoughts racing. She had already made plans for the evening and wasn’t sure if it would be a good idea to change them now. Finally, she replied, “Thank you, Benjamin,

“I see. Well, I hope you

meet there. Have a great day,

now focused on the tasks at hand

materials related to Megan’s Enlighten Press. It was clear to her that this venture

to unravel before her eyes.” The company’s financial records appeared sound, with no glaring risks or issues that could be

created a formidable shield around the company, making it challenging for Sophia to take any decisive action, even if she were to

that would enable her to carry out her plan. It was clear that she couldn’t act recklessly; she needed to be strategic and patient. To achieve her goal, she

opportunity or vulnerability she could exploit. It was a high-stakes game, she was determined to play it to the

She looked at her watch and

makeup, expertly accentuating her

lips were painted with a shade of red that matched the dress she had picked out earlier, giving her

was swept up into an intricate updo, with a few loose tendrils framing her face in a way that appeared effortlessly elegant. The overall effect was captivating – – a harmonious blend

admired herself in the mirror, the soft chime of her phone interrupted her reverie. She picked it up to read a message from Oliver, her anticipation giving way to a slight disappointment. It seemed that Oliver, despite

be able to accompany her to the concert as planned. Instead, someone else would be coming to pick her up. It was a scenario she was all too

a faint smile playing on