After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife

#132 “Even if it’s the Last Thing I Do in this World.”

Alexander had reached the designated meeting place, the weight of the suitcase containing the ransom money making his palms sweaty. Gripping it so tightly that his knuckles turned white, determination etched across his face, he was resolved to leave with Sophia unharmed.

The sight of a dilapidated building in the middle of the desert didn’t surprise him; it fit the cliché of an abandoned warehouse. A wry smile played on Alexander’s lips as he approached the ominous structure with decisive steps.

Two guards stationed at the entrance greeted him, weapons raised in suspicion. Alexander, fully aware of the tense situation, raised his hands in surrender, a gesture signaling he posed no threat.

“Who are you?” the first guard barked.

“I’m Sandro’s man. I’ve come to pay what’s necessary to free Sophia,” Alexander declared.

“Stand still,” the guards commanded in unison, their weapons still trained on him. A radio call was made to their boss, informing him of Sandro’s representative.

“Who is there? Where’s Sandro Vitali?” their boss roared through the radio.

“Sandro sent me. I have what you need, “Alexander responded, shaking the briefcase for emphasis.

An excruciatingly long minute passed before Dante, the ominous figure in charge, emerged from the entrance, his gun ominously raised.

“Why didn’t Vitali come and do his dirty work himself?” Dante shouted. Alexander, maintaining his composure, replied, “What does it matter? I’m carrying the money, right?”

“Drop the suitcase and take a few steps back,” Dante ordered, his tone leaving no room for negotiation.

Alexander complied, carefully placing the suitcase on the ground and taking measured steps backward. The impact caused the briefcase to spring open, revealing the stacks of cash inside. Dante’s face lit up with a sinister smile upon seeing the money.

closing the distance between them with a menacing stride. The tension in

Alexander in as they counted the money. There was nothing in

Dante

less,” announces one of the gang members. Dante’s

standing at a distance, held his breath, acutely aware

safety first? I’ll transfer the remaining amount directly to your account once I know she’s

They huddled in a tense discussion, their low murmurs echoing

fast one on us, aren’t you?” accused one of

I’m not here to mess around,” Alexander pleaded,

transactions is cash only. How do you think such a transaction would

defuse the mounting suspicion. “I’m not a spy! I’m just trying to

and unexpected move, they pounced on Alexander, overpowering him. Ropes materialized from

much, we

forced

*

dimly lit room, Sophia strained to hear the commotion outside, her worry escalating with every distant sound. Her attempts to maintain

washing over her as the familiar face became

her voice a mix of

you…

answers, a myriad of thoughts racing through her mind. The unexpected sight of him in this dire situation

The urge to embrace her,

with surprise, and Alexander could sense the flood of questions behind

are you? Did they hurt you?” Alexander bombarded her