Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 167 Something’s Brewing

I didn’t rush back to the company after leaving ATL Empire. Instead, I visited Ivanna. Since our schedules had been hectic, we had no time to meet. Ivanna looked surprised to see me. “What brings you here?”

I glanced at her and replied, “I don’t just drop by for no reason.

“It’s hard to tell,” she replied mischievously, “I thought you forgot about me and only cared for your new

lover.”

“Stop with the sarcasm. If you have something to say, say it,” I retorted. I knew Ivanna’s expression she had something on me. Otherwise, she wouldn’t be so bold.

sion meant

did it

Sure enough, she smirked and leaned in closer to me. She locked eyes with me and said, “You guys

already, right?”

I blushed and tried to avoid her probing gaze. “Mind your business! Don’t make things up!”

“Am I? I saw how he escorted you back the other day. Am I still your best friend if I can’t tell you have something going on with him?” Ivanna teased, “If I didn’t have some evidence, would I interrogate you like

this?”

Stop talking about this. Why

nosy of me? You attract the most gossip as a divorcee. Don’t blame me for not warning you. Ivanna’s tone

I’m just looking out for you.”

realized Ivanna was right. I

I didn’t respond, Ivanna continued, “Remember, there were some loose ends during your divorce proceedings. He’s a prominent figure now, and countless people are watching him. I’m not

nodded, and Ivanna said, “All right, enough about that. What’s going on?”

get me a list of Echelon Group’s clients? Preferably those related

city?” I

planning?! That’s a

Then she said hushedly, “That counts as a business crime, do you

It’s not as simple as

sighed and explained, “I’ve also secured a contract with Echelon Group for a project. I just

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you ask Johnson? Besides, big companies like Echelon Group are meticulous. It would be bad for us if they catch wind of

then,”

was correct; I needed to ensure the project’s success and quality completion while minimizing risks. I pulled over

Johnson.

be inconvenient for him to talk now. However, it didn’t

contract with Echelon Group,”

it? Did it land in your basket just like that?” Johnson sounded

didn’t know about this?”

believe he would let it go so quickly,” Johnson replied with

in his office this morning. No one knows what