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.

with a proposal,”

the situation?”

that can prove he’s lying. Sophia is currently in London, chasing leads on her grandfather’s trail, piecing together parts of the puzzle,” Alexander responded,

enough, Alexander. What if you don’t find anything?”

boldly, refusing to entertain the possibility of

a good thing I showed up,” Michael chuckled, his tone laced with sarcasm. “You’ve never been one for revenge or plotting evil. You’re

what’s wrong with

back, his pride stung by Michael’s

is that you’re only interested in clearing your name. I want to destroy him so thoroughly that he never dares to show his face again,” Michael

you finished criticizing?” Alexander countered,

ego is a great weakness. I say hit it right there,” Michael proposed, his eyes

nothing,” Alexander countered, his skepticism

on him, Alexander. Let him reveal himself,” Michael elaborated,

Alexander replied, his interest

while Benjamin’s admonishments filled the room like a heavy cloud. She

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

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

What if they had nothing?” Benjamin pressed on, his brow furrowed in

I would be sure, and that’s not the important thing,” Sophia retorted, her tone growing more assertive. “Now I have

as Sophia