After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife

#209 "No, no, no..." Sophia had just settled into her hotel room in London after her flight. Throughout the journey, she meticulously kept notes of all potential locations where clues about her grandfather's secrets might be hidden, alongside a well-prepared to-do list for her investigation.

After placing her suitcase aside, Sophia decided to take a shower, hoping to refresh herself before starting her exploration around the city. She turned on the TV, intending to play smusic in the background. The noise, she thought, would help drown out the whirlwind of thoughts racing through her mind and give her a momentary escape from the relentless tension.

However, the moment she switched on the TV, her eyes landed on a news broadcast. Intending to flip the channel to find smusic, Sophia paused abruptly when she recognized a familiar face on the screen.

It was Alexander, looking unexpectedly taken aback by the sudden onslaught of reporters around him. Next to him stood an older man, whose features were eerily similar to Alexander's. Sophia's heart leaped into her throat as the realization dawned on her about what she was witnessing.

Sophia felt a knot of dread form in her stomach as she observed Alexander's expression shift from surprise to a determined, almost defiant stance. His father spoke, his voice echoing through the hotel room, but Sophia couldn't make out his words.

The look in Alexander's eyes, however, told her everything she needed to know. This was the showdown they had feared, playing out in real tfor the entire world to see.

As she stood rooted to the spot, the reporter's voice cut through her shock, "Breaking news from Stone Enterprises, as Alexander Stone faces off against his father Nelson Stone in a tic confrontation. Allegations and secret documents are at the heart of this family feud, threatening to unravel the legacy of one of the city's most prominent businesses." Sophia's heart raced as she absorbed the gravity of the situation. The plan to expose the company's secrets, and the threats from Alexander's father, it was all coming to a head in the most public way possible.

"No, no, no..." Sophia whispered.

She knew the implications were severe, not just for the company, but for Alexander, Caroline, and herself. The documents, the very ones she had been desperate to find and secure, were now at the center of a scandal that could destroy everything they had worked to protect.

A mixture of anger and fear coursed through her veins. She had left to dig into her grandfather's past, hoping to uncover something that could help them fight back. But now, standing alone in her hotel room, Sophia felt the weight of their predicament more acutely than ever. The need to act, to do something to help Alexander and safeguard their future, pressed urgently against her consciousness.

Sophia's gaze was glued to the screen, her heart pounding as the news anchor introduced the segment. The camera panned to Alexander, looking composed yet undeniably tense as reporters crowded around him, each trying to shout their questions louder than the others.

The man beside him, Nelson, Alexander's father, had a smug look on his face, clearly enjoying the chaos he had instigated.

"Mr. Stone, is it true that the documents reveal illegal activities tied to the foundation of Stone Enterprises? one reporter asked, microphone thrust forward.

Another jumped in, "And what about your marriage to Sophia? Sare saying it was nothing more than a strategic alliance to cover up the truth!" Nelson chimed in before Alexander could respond, his voice oozing false concern. "You see, my son has been misled by his... ambitions. His marriage to Sophia, as beautiful as it was, has unfortunately been perceived by sas a mere transaction, a merger of power and money, rather than love."

Alexander's jaw clenched at his father's words, but he maintained his composure. Turning to face the reporters, he said, "I will no£stand here and let my personal life or my company's integrity be questioned based on unfounded accusations. The documents in question will be reviewed, and I assure you, an official statement will be made in the coming days." "But isn't it true that your grandfather was involved in questionable activities? "another reporter pushed, not letting up. "How do you explain the sudden wealth that founded Stone Enterprises? The questions continued, each more accusing than the last. Sophia could see the strain on Alexander's face as he tried to fend off the verbal attacks. The mention of having to possibly give up his relationship with her to protect spart of his reputation wasn't lost on her, and her heart ached at the thought.

As she watched, tears welled up in her eyes. The ticker at the bottom of the screen scrolled with the headline, "A Con Man at Stone Enterprise. The Scandal unfolds." It was all too e much. Sophia felt a lump form in her throat as the reality of their situation hit her. Alexander was being publicly torn apart because of his association with her and the dubious history of her family. She couldn't bear it any longer.

Turning off the TV, Sophia sat on the edge of the bed, her mind racing. She knew she had to do something, but what? The feeling oxhelplessness was overwhelming. Alexander was fighting a battle on all fronts, and she was here, miles away, unable to do anything but watch as the world seemed determined to bring him down.