After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife

#80 “I’ll Do My Best to Keep You Safe.”

The evening at the Japanese restaurant continued with Alexander’s arrival, and as he entered, a tension settled over the table. Michael couldn’t resist the chance to throw a teasing comment at Alexander, his sardonic tone evident.

“I didn’t expect you to be so restless, Alexander, rushing here to disrupt our dinner as soon as you heard I was having dinner with Sophia,” Michael quipped, a mischievous grin playing on his lips. It was clear to Sophia that this was yet another subtle battle in the ongoing war of egos between the two men.

“You were kind enough to let me know and I decided to join in,” Alexander replied with a smile that was far from warm.

Sophia, who had hoped for a peaceful dinner discussion about their collaboration, rolled her eyes at their exchange. Her irritation was evident, and she was growing tired of their immature rivalry.

“Must you two be so childish?” she chided, a hint of exasperation in her voice. It was disheartening to see two grown men engaging in such antics.

Sophia did not doubt that Michael wanted to rub Alexander’s nose and that was why he had let him know, which explained his sudden appearance that evening. She shook her head.

“Can we continue?” Benjamin asks boredly and looks at Sophia.

green tea to steady her nerves before she began. “Gentlemen, there’s something I need to discuss with you. I’ve decided that Alexander should know the

glances. Benjamin, as the voice of reason and caution, was the first to

increase the risk of our plan being exposed. The

a good reason for her decision. She leaned forward and spoke with conviction. “I know it might seem counterintuitive, but Alexander was the one who provided us with

exchange, chimed in with skepticism. “And what’s to stop Alexander from using that information for his own gain or, worse,

jeopardize his own interests by revealing our plan. Besides, I believe he has his own motivations for wanting

She was unyielding in her belief that Alexander should be part of their efforts. After a moment of contemplation, Benjamin finally conceded, “If you trust him, Sophia, we’ll

ease. Sophia knew that it wasn’t an ideal situation, but she believed it was necessary to achieve their shared

the plan she had discussed earlier with Michael and Benjamin. Alexander was silent

Benjamin and Michael made their departures, the restaurant slowly emptied out. Only Alexander and Sophia remained in their private room a sanctuary of quietude in the

in his chair, looking contemplative as he

“What?” Sophia asks.

just amaze me sometimes,” he

tea. Sipping her

doesn’t sound too bad, even though it’s terribly risky,” Alexander says and pauses for a moment. “Do your want

“Okay,” Sophia replies.

the car. As they strolled past the storage room, a fleeting moment of discomfort tugged at Sophia. She couldn’t help but recall the unexpected kiss from

hoped that Alexander would not bring up the subject of their unexpected kiss, preferring to maintain a