After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife

Chapter 88

#88 “Sophia has been Arrested in London.”

Police cars quickly surrounded the building, their red and blue lights flashing in a disorienting rhythm. The commotion outside left Sophia and Alexander in a state of heightened tension, their eyes straining to get a better view of the approaching scene.

“We have to get out of here,” Alexander urged, grabbing Sophia’s hand as she continued to peer out the window. Sophia turned to him, her voice a hushed murmur. “It’s no use.”

Perplexed, Alexander’s brow furrowed. “Why do you say that? Don’t give up.”

Sophia responded with a bitter laugh. ” I’m not giving up. But think about it. How long before they find our fingerprints and realize we were here? You, Alexander Stone, can’t hide in plain sight, and I’m a lawyer. If we run, it’ll look like we have something to hide, which we don’t. We need to stay and tell the truth.”

Alexander gazed at her with a mix of admiration and surprise, appreciating her quick and analytical thinking.

“Alright, we stay. So, what’s our story when the police arrive?” he inquired.

“The truth,” Sophia replied, locking her gaze with his. But their conversation was abruptly interrupted when a team of police officers violently breached the front door of the room. Reacting swiftly, Sophia discarded the gun, ensuring it hit the ground before they noticed her.

voices authoritative and demanding. “Raise your hands and step forward

moved in front of Sophia, attempting to shield her from the officers’ immediate line of sight. He squeezed her hand in an attempt to give her courage before moving on. One of the policemen began to speak, ” We

as they spotted the lifeless body sprawled on the

them!” he barked at his fellow officers. The two of them were swiftly handcuffed, their hands immobilized

silent,” the policeman began, reciting their rights. Sophia finished the sentence for him, her voice steady and familiar with the process.

city below through the floor-to-ceiling windows. The panoramic view of the sprawling metropolis never failed to remind her of the immense power and influence

in the midst of a meticulously crafted plan, a plan that she believed would finally

and she picked it up with an air of authority. It was one of her trusted subordinates, someone

I have news for you,” the subordinate spoke, a hint of excitement in

laid trap had indeed ensnared its target. “Go on,” she replied,

continued, “But there’s more. Alexander Stone is also in London. He accompanied Sophia to the police station, though his involvement doesn’t seem significant, and he’s

was working better than she could have hoped. Her intention had always been to drive a wedge between Sophia and Alexander, and it

Sophia’s imprisonment, she would not only lose her freedom but also suffer a tarnished reputation. And as

Megan responded, “Excellent. Make sure the headlines tomorrow scream about Sophia committing murder. I want her to spend her life in prison, and her reputation in ruins.” Her voice held a chilling resolve as she plotted Sophia’s downfall, convinced that this was the turning

with her, and she wasn’t going to miss it for the world. Now that Sophia was out of the game, Alexander was all

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mentally and physically drained. His tired eyes bore the weight of exhaustion, and he felt a nagging sense of fear and worry gnawing

his release, Alexander wasted no time in seeking the services of the best criminal lawyer London had to offer. He was determined to do everything in

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