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?”

about this. Why are you so nosy?” I shot back.

for not warning you. Ivanna’s tone turned serious, “Chlo, it’ll be your downfall if someone exposes anything about you at a

I’m just looking out

right. I knew she had my

some loose ends during your divorce proceedings. He’s a prominent figure now, and countless people are watching him. I’m not against your

nodded, and Ivanna said, “All right, enough

list of Echelon Group’s clients? Preferably those related to their current land

I

“Chloe, what are you planning?! That’s a dangerous thought

said hushedly, “That counts as

as simple as investigating

“I’ve also secured a contract with Echelon Group for a project. I just want some

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meticulous. It would be bad for us if they catch wind of any investigation. You should lay

Johnson, then,” I reluctantly

place, I pondered her words. She was correct; I needed to ensure the project’s success and quality completion while minimizing risks. I pulled over to the side of the road

Johnson.

my car, thinking it might be inconvenient for him to talk now. However, it didn’t take

signed the contract with Echelon Group,” I informed him.

in your

didn’t know about this?”

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

this morning. No one knows what