After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife

#222 “If You Came to Gloat, Leave.”

In the morning, Alexander sat in his office, nursing a cup of coffee as he sifted through his emails, trying to focus on the tasks at hand. However, his concentration was shattered when Michael barged into his office without so much as a knock.

“Well, brother, our father has put on a terrible show for you,” Michael declared bluntly.

“If you came to gloat, leave, I have work to do,” Alexander retorted, his tone terse as he tried to keep his emotions in check.

“Exactly the opposite. I came to get involved,” Michael countered, his voice carrying a hint of urgency.

“What does that mean?” Alexander asked, turning his chair to face his brother fully, curiosity piqued by Michael’s unexpected offer of assistance.

Michael took the liberty of sitting down in the chair opposite Alexander, crossing his legs casually as he leaned back. “That son of a bitch has caused enough trouble since we were kids. I’m sick of watching him wreck. And even if I’m not your biggest fan, Alexander, I’m ready to help in whatever way I can, if only to send him back into the hole he crawled out of,” he explained, his eyes gleaming with determination.

Alexander raised an eyebrow, surprised by Michael’s uncharacteristic display of solidarity. “You know, Michael, on principle I would tell you to fuck yourself, but I think we both deserve revenge,” he admitted, a reluctant respect creeping into his tone.

“That’s my boy. Do you have an idea?” Michael leaned forward eagerly, his interest piqued by the prospect of taking down their father.

a proposal,” Alexander sighed, feeling

the situation?” Michael asked, his tone edged

currently in London, chasing leads on her grandfather’s trail, piecing

What if you don’t find anything?” Michael

declared boldly, refusing to entertain the possibility

showed up,” Michael chuckled, his tone laced with sarcasm. “You’ve never been one

what’s wrong with

his pride

name. I want to destroy him so thoroughly that

what do you suggest? Are you finished criticizing?”

father is a man who likes to brag excessively, his ego is a great weakness. I say hit it right there,” Michael proposed,

nothing,” Alexander countered, his skepticism

on him, Alexander. Let him reveal himself,” Michael elaborated, leaning forward in his seat, his

now,” Alexander

been sitting in her grandfather’s apartment, her fingers tracing the weathered pages of the second diary, while Benjamin’s admonishments filled the room like a heavy cloud. She listened to his tirade, his words a constant barrage of disapproval and

stupid, and childish, Sophia,” Benjamin scolded, his voice laced with frustration. “Do you realize that if

me,” Sophia interjected, her voice tinged with defiance. She was tired of defending her

did you even think of jumping the fences? What if they

that’s not the important thing,” Sophia

frustration only seemed to escalate as Sophia continued to push