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?”

love of his life. Her role? She needs to play the part of

about it, the more he realized the brilliance of Michael’s strategy. It was bold and undoubtedly risky, but if executed perfectly, it

everything would turn out fine. ” Come

the sheer ingenuity of the plan, nodded slowly. A newfound determination set in his gaze. Together, they could pull this off. Together, they could

” But man, you gotta get out of here. I

back? I’m not exactly looking to become paparazzi bait. Plus, if our father spots me, he’ll smell something fishy right

watched his brother prepare to leave, feeling the tension but also

alone with his thoughts. He let out a long sigh, grabbed his phone, and braced himself for the call to his mom. Convincing

came through, warm and concerned. “Alexander, darling, is everything alright? You rarely call this

keep his voice steady. “I need to talk to you

Did he do something more outrageous this time? ” Caroline’s voice had lost some of its warmth,

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

plan? With Michael? Alexander, have you lost your mind?” Now there was

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