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?”

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

more he thought about it, the 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

one that seemed to say everything would turn out fine. ” Come

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

their plan. ” But man, you gotta get out of here. I need to call Mom and

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

watched his brother prepare to leave, feeling the tension but also a weird kind of excitement for the crazy

a long sigh, grabbed his phone, and braced himself for the call to his mom. Convincing

“Alexander, darling, is everything alright?

to keep his voice steady.

tensing up. “What about him now? Did he do something more outrageous

a bit of a situation, and, uh, Michael’s involved too. We have a plan, but we need your help.” Alexander rushed out the

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

show everyone what he’s been up to. But it’s a bit… unconventional. And risky.” He winced,