After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife

#111 “This isn’t the Time for Your Games.”

The walls of Sophia’s office seemed to close in as she stood in front of the panoramic window, gazing out over the cityscape below. The familiar skyline, usually a source of inspiration, now felt like a backdrop to the chaos unfolding within her professional world.

Her fingers absentmindedly scrolled through the news on her phone, and the headline that greeted her sent shockwaves through her system. ”

Alexander and Megan Forge Unlikely Alliance – Business and Romance Collide.”

Sophia wondered why she kept watching the news about them as she absorbed the implications of the headline. She grew frustrated with herself for caring. Her phone buzzed with an incoming call. The screen displayed Benjamin’s name.

“Benjamin, can you believe this mess?” Sophia exclaimed once she answered the call.

Benjamin’s deep chuckle came through the phone. “Sophia, my friend, it seems like we’ve got ourselves a wild twist in this plot. Alexander teaming up with Megan? That’s a curveball.”

Sophia sighed, the weight of the situation settling in. “I never saw it coming. We need to reassess our strategy, but we can’t let it derail our plan.”

Benjamin agreed, his tone serious now. “Exactly. We stick to the plan. This is just a bump in the road. We need to keep our eyes on the prize.”

Sophia nodded, even though Benjamin couldn’t see her. “Agreed. We can’t let Alexander’s change of alliances throw us off course. What’s our next move?”

moment before suggesting, “How about taking a break,

a small case in Boston. You’ve been thinking about establishing a new

Boston could be a good change of scenery. Let me

chair, contemplating the whirlwind of

immersed in thoughts about Boston. The city held the promise of new beginnings, a chance to escape the tangled mess of relationships and alliances that now defined her

of her thoughts. Caroline’s name illuminated the screen, casting a shadow of uncertainty on the newfound ideas of a break and a fresh

unease that crept into her stomach, Sophia debated whether to answer the call. She hesitated for a moment, unsure of what news or developments might be waiting on

greeted cautiously, her

dear, I was wondering if you’d join me for dinner at the villa. There’s something important we need to talk

and joy, but today, there was an air of solemnity that left Sophia intrigued and apprehensive. “Of course, Caroline. I’ll

hesitated before responding, ” We’ll talk when you get here, dear. It’s about Alexander and this

not wanting to press Caroline over the phone.

would want to talk to her about his marriage? The unexpected invitation and Caroline’s cryptic mention of Alexander’s engagement news left

approached the villa nervously. She still didn’t know why she agreed to come here so easily. Little did she expect the scene that awaited her at the doorstep. As she reached for the doorknob, there stood Alexander and Megan, side by side, Megan shamelessly clutching onto Alexander’s hand. The unexpected encounter caught Sophia

playing on his face. Megan, on the other hand, wore a triumphant grin that could rival a

insincere cheer. “Alexander brought me to have dinner with Caroline. We thought we’d give her a taste of what’s to come