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?”

haven’t decided what to do yet. Stop talking about this. Why are you so nosy?”

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 you

this. I’m just looking out for you.”

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

some loose ends during your divorce proceedings. He’s a prominent figure now, and countless people are watching him. I’m not against your relationship; I’m just giving you a heads–up. Be

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

Echelon Group’s clients? Preferably those

city?” I asked

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

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

not as simple as investigating

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

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big companies like Echelon Group are meticulous. It would be bad for us if they catch wind of any investigation. You should

ask Johnson, then,” I

ensure the project’s success and quality completion while minimizing risks. I pulled over to the side of the road and called

Johnson.

answer, so I waited in my car, thinking it might be inconvenient for him to talk now. However, it didn’t take long for Johnson

with Echelon

Did it land in your basket just

about this?” I

getting it. I find it hard to believe he would let it go so quickly,” Johnson replied with a hint of skepticism, “That must be why I saw Melanie

in his office this morning. No one