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 the part of the devoted lover, to inflate his already gargantuan ego. With the right words, she can make him spill everything. Meanwhile, we’ll have cameras hidden away to catch every

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 thrill through him, a sense of anticipation he hadn’t felt

silence, Michael offered 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,” he said, his voice a blend

confidence and the sheer ingenuity of the plan, nodded slowly. A newfound determination set in his gaze. Together, they

finally said, feeling the weight of their plan. ” But man, you gotta get out of here. I need to call Mom and somehow get her to

looking to become paparazzi bait. Plus, if our

for it, the back’s clear,” Alexander replied, trying to hide his stress with a chuckle. He shook his head as he watched his brother prepare to leave, feeling the tension but also a weird

phone, and braced himself for the call

and concerned. “Alexander, darling, is

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

was a pause, and he could almost feel her tensing up. “What about him now? Did he

too. We have a plan,

lost your mind?” Now there was worry

not what’s important now. 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 bit… unconventional.