After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife

Chapter 80

#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.

began. “Gentlemen, there’s something I need to discuss with you. I’ve decided that Alexander should

Michael exchanged glances. Benjamin, as the voice of reason and caution, was

people in this could increase the risk of

with conviction. “I know it might seem counterintuitive,

what’s to stop Alexander from using

Michael’s skepticism with a knowing smile. “You underestimate Alexander. He’s not foolish enough to jeopardize his own interests by

in her belief that Alexander should be part of their efforts. After

in the room began to ease. Sophia knew that it wasn’t an ideal situation, but she

plan she had discussed earlier with Michael and Benjamin.

Benjamin and Michael made their departures, the restaurant slowly emptied out. Only Alexander and Sophia remained in their

in his chair, looking

“What?” Sophia asks.

amaze me sometimes,” he replies with

talking about the plan?” Sophia asks, sipping her tea. Sipping her tea, Sophia queried, “Are you talking about

reflective.” Yeah, it doesn’t sound too bad, even though it’s terribly risky,” Alexander says and pauses for

“Okay,” Sophia replies.

discomfort tugged at Sophia. She couldn’t help but recall the unexpected kiss from earlier, and she tried her best not to glance in the

that Alexander would not bring up the subject of their

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