After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife

#75 “We can’t Afford Any Missteps.”

The grand hall of the Stone estate was. abuzz with the laughter and chatter of the guests who had gathered for the lavish event. As Sophia navigated through the crowd, searching for the elusive Maestro, she couldn’t help but marvel at the opulence of the surroundings.

The flickering candlelight cast a warm glow over the well-dressed attendees, and the strains of a string quartet added to the elegance of the evening. Sophia was determined to find Maestro Paus and make the most of the night.

As she moved through the crowd, her sharp eyes caught sight of her dear friend, Evelyn. However, something peculiar caught Sophia’s attention. Evelyn was engrossed in an intimate conversation with a stranger, a man who exuded an air of intrigue. Their body language suggested a closeness that raised Sophia’s eyebrows.

Curiosity piqued, Sophia couldn’t resist the urge to approach her friend and figure out what was transpiring. The animated exchange between Evelyn and the stranger seemed out of character for her, and Sophia had a sinking feeling that something was amiss. She tried to blend into the crowd as she inched closer, hoping to overhear their conversation without making her presence known.

Evelyn, engrossed in the conversation, was oblivious to Sophia’s approach. She gestured to the stranger and shared a genuine laugh. Sophia couldn’t hear their words yet, but the familiarity of their interaction was unnerving. As she crept closer, her heart pounding, Evelyn suddenly looked up, her eyes widening with shock and her expression quickly shifting from intimacy to nervousness.

Sophia froze in her tracks, feeling as though she had been caught red- handed. She couldn’t understand what had just transpired. Why was Evelyn behaving so strangely? They had always been open and honest with each other, and now there seemed to be a secret that was being kept from her.

Evelyn stammered as she tried to regain her composure. “Sophia! I thought you had already left.”

Sophia’s eyes bore into her friend, filled with concern and confusion. ” Yes, but I decided to stay a little longer. Evelyn, who is this?”

Evelyn hesitated for a moment. The man excused himself and left. Sophia thought that was very strange and somehow rude.

“We met recently.” Evelyn began to explain. “And…well..it’s complicated.”

make sense of the situation. Evelyn and that secret man’s interactions were far from typical. She decided to confront her friend with her concerns. “Evelyn, you’re

“I promise, Sophia, I’ll explain everything to you. It’s just

couldn’t help but feel a deep sense of worry. She had never seen Evelyn like this before. Their friendship

her friend and

But please, take care of yourself. If you ever need to talk or confide in someone, you

her gratitude evident in her eyes. “Thank you, Sophia.

Her thoughts were consumed by the enigmatic exchange between her

not press her friend any further. If he wanted to,

the complexities of her friendship with Evelyn, the sought-after Maestro Paus appeared. Her attention swayed from the whirlwind of the party

tell you about your grandfather. He was a man of great influence, both within the public eye

Sophia didn’t expect the two of

always felt there

extended far beyond what most could imagine. He was a

his heart and grunted in pain. Sophia’s eyes widened in worry. The old

Paus. His face contorted in agony, and his grip on his chest tightened. The intensity of the moment overwhelmed Sophia,

across her face, she called out for help, hoping someone nearby would come to their aid. The bustling crowd around them

sign of assistance. It was then that she noticed a

shared sense of responsibility. His hands taking over from her trembling ones. Together, they carefully laid Maestro

what had just transpired. She wondered if there was a connection between Maestro Paus’ sudden ailment and the mysterious revelations he was about to share. Fear mingled with her curiosity, heightening her

disrupted by an unforeseen

for the secrets that Maestro Paus might reveal is momentarily

to this sudden incident. The joyous atmosphere was swiftly replaced by anxiety and fear as whispers of concern and dismay echoed through

she called out for medical assistance. Someone, please,