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?”

yet. Stop talking about this. Why are

it nosy of me? You attract the most gossip as a divorcee. Don’t blame me for not warning you. Ivanna’s tone turned serious, “Chlo, it’ll be your downfall if someone exposes anything about

I’m just looking

when I realized Ivanna was right. I knew she had my best interests at heart.

prominent figure now, and countless people are watching him. I’m not against your relationship; I’m just giving you a heads–up. Be careful!*

Ivanna said, “All right, enough

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

city?” I asked

exclaimed. “Chloe, what are you planning?! That’s a dangerous thought you have. Do you

doing?” Then she said hushedly, “That counts as a

not as simple

contract with Echelon Group for

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

then,”

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

Johnson.

to talk now. However, it didn’t take long for Johnson to call

signed the contract with Echelon Group,”

it land in your basket just like that?”

about

a lot of effort into getting it. I find it hard to believe he would let it go so quickly,” Johnson replied with a hint of skepticism,

this morning.