บททั้งหมดของ After the Divorce: Crushed on My Lawyer Ex-wife: บทที่ 161 - บทที่ 170

Sophia's evening was filled with nervous anticipation as Sandro hadn't returned her call. Pacing around the dining room, she considered her options to help Evelyn, her mind racing with worry. As the night progressed, Sophia found it increasingly difficult to relax. Nervously checking her phone every few minutes, she fervently hoped for a resolution. By two in the morning, Sophia conceded that sleep wasn't coming easily. Resigned, she decided that being well-rested and focused for the next day would be more beneficial in helping her friend. Just as Sophia was settling into bed, strange noises disrupted the silence. Her heart raced as she cautiously peered through the gap in her bedroom door, only to witness a group of men entering her apartment. Suppressing panic, Sophia forced herself to breathe. A surge of fear compelled her to hide and call the police. Silently retrieving her phone from the nightstand, she stealthily moved towards the closet, hoping to remain undiscovered long e

Kyle's blood boiled, his jaw clenching with a lethal intensity. "Some woman, huh?" Kyle growled through gritted teeth, his voice carrying the dangerous edge of a predator. "This is my woman," he roared, a declaration laced with possessiveness that echoed through the air. "Yours?" "Yes, mine. If I find out that a hair has fallen from her head..." Kyle's threat hung in the air, a warning to anyone who dared harm what belonged to him. "Relax, she is fine. However, she will be interrogated soon, and as far as you know, they don't carry phones. I will call to get her released, but I make no promises. Аnd for Sophia, you have to deal with Alberto alone. I'll call his people to let them know you're coming." "I'll go to Evelyn first, and you contact Alberto. Tell him that if anything happens to Sophia by the time I get to him, we'll have a problem." "I was texting him as we speak," he replies. "He says he will refrain from violence but will not let Sophia go until you go in person." "T

As Kyle's unwavering gaze bore into Alberto, the room fell into a tense silence, broken only by the faint sounds of heavy. Alberto's confidence crumbled under the weight of Kyle's resolve. "Enough," Alberto spat, his voice strained with frustration as he raised his hands in a gesture of surrender. "Fine, you win." Kyle's expression remained stoic as he lowered his weapon, a silent acknowledgment of his victory as he stepped forward to confront Alberto. "Bring me Sophia," Kyle ordered, his voice carrying the weight of authority. Alberto nodded curtly, motioning for one of his men to carry out the order. With a sense of urgency, the man disappeared into the shadows, leaving Kyle and Alberto alone in the dimly lit warehouse, their silent standoff a testament to the power dynamics at play. As they waited in the tense silence, the distant echoes of their earlier confrontation still hung in the air, a reminder of the volatile nature of their underworld dealings. Kyle's gaze remained fi

Alexander took a few steps towards Sophia and shook his head in denial. "I'm not leaving until we get this straight," he stated. "I love you, Sophia, and I do not budge at the first difficulty." Sophia's jaw tightened as she met his gaze, her resolve unyielding. "You may not leave, but I refused to talk to you. I needed peace right then," she declared, her voice laced with frustration. With a heavy sigh, Sophia headed for the kitchen, putting some distance between them. She could feel Alexander's eyes on her, but she refused to look back. Pouring herself a glass of wine, she tried to calm her nerves, the bitterness of the situation lingering in the air. Sophia looked over her shoulder and was glad Alexander wasn't following her. He was sitting on her couch, angrily digging through his phone. Sophia retreated to her office, the familiar surroundings offering a temporary refuge from the turmoil of her emotions. As she delved into her work, hours passed by unnoticed, the only indica

In the morning, Sophia felt a strong reluctance to leave the comfort of their bed. She was nestled against Alexander, finding solace in his embrace, unwilling to part from him. As her phone emitted a new message notification, Sophia reached for it with a begrudging scowl, not wanting to disturb their moment of intimacy. "Stay here," Alexander murmured, pulling her back into his arms. "Whatever it is can wait." "What if they've kidnapped someone again?" Sophia joked, a playful smirk gracing her lips. "I don't like how this is becoming a routine for us," Alexander grumbled sleepily. Sophia chuckled as she extricated herself from his embrace and glanced at her phone. Benjamin's message flashed on the screen. "I'm thinking of visiting our childhood homes. Do you want to come with me?" the message read. Sophia read it aloud, noting Alexander's furrowed brow. "No," he responded curtly. "Why not?" Sophia countered, turning to face him. "I'm not letting you go. We're spending the re