After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife

#224 “A Plan? With Michael? ”

Michael was lounging in Alexander’s chair, the picture of casual confidence, his excitement palpable in the air.

“Before I dive into the plan, there’s something-or rather, someone-I want to loop into our little operation. How do you feel about getting Caroline involved?” Michael’s voice was light, almost teasing, yet the underlying seriousness of his inquiry was unmistakable.

Alexander’s reaction was instant, his brow furrowed in a mix of skepticism and concern. “My mother?” he echoed, his voice laced with incredulity. “I’m not comfortable dragging her into this… It’s too risky. Her life could be on the line,”

Michael couldn’t help but let out a hearty laugh, the sound echoing off the walls of the office. “Calm down, Alexander. What do you take me for? I’m not about to put your mother in harm’s way.” There was a hint of amusement in his voice, yet it was clear he had given this considerable thought.

Alexander, still not entirely convinced, pressed him for details. “Then what exactly do you need her for?”

role? She needs to play the part

more he realized the brilliance of Michael’s strategy. It was bold and undoubtedly risky, but if executed perfectly, it could work. The mere thought of it sent a thrill through him, a sense of

him a reassuring smile, one that seemed to say everything would turn out fine. ” Come on, bro, trust me on this one. It’ll be alright,”

A newfound determination set in his gaze. Together, they could pull this off. Together, they could

gotta get out of here. I need to call Mom and somehow get her to agree

if I bail through the back? I’m not exactly looking to become paparazzi bait. Plus, if our father

shook his head as he watched his brother prepare to leave, feeling the tension but

phone, and braced himself for the call to his mom. Convincing her to join

and concerned. “Alexander, darling, is everything alright? You rarely

everything’s… Well, it’s complicated,” Alexander started, trying to keep his voice steady. “I need

up. “What about him now? Did he do something more outrageous this time? ” Caroline’s voice had lost some

We have a plan, but we need your help.” Alexander rushed out the words before he could lose

Alexander, have you lost your mind?”

We think we’ve found a way to expose our father, to really show everyone what he’s been