Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 194 The Party

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Ava shouted, “Mommy, no phone calls at the dining table. Grandma says we aren’t supposed to talk so

much while eating.

I giggled and quickly put down my phone. I kissed her and said, “You’re right. Let’s eat.”

Atlas’s call had put my mind at ease. I was sure he had a plan in place.

The next day, Grayson walked into my office holding a large bag. “Ms. Chloe, your gown.”

I didn’t think Atlas was being serious. Grayson placed the bag on the coffee table and left.

Curious, I hurried over to inspect its contents. I pulled out a box and inside was a stunning white gown

with exquisite jewels.

might wear. I was eager to put it on immediately. Matthew had

was unaware of the dress

called Ivanna to tell her about the party. She agreed

for me. Ivanna was a

was going to the party. She said she would, so I told her we should meet there. As the invitation

the evening.

grand banquet hall of Echelon Towers.

history in the real estate industry. Mercer, Atticus’s father, started as a subcontractor

developer in Foswood.

own Echelon

other was

and I underestimated how grand the event was. It felt like a film festival, with everyone making their entrance on the red carpet. The atmosphere was

was a smaller company, so our

eager to be there. Since my divorce was common knowledge, the situation was

awkward.

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He appeared surprisingly well–dressed for the occasion. When our eyes met, he stared at me like some idiot. Something about the way he looked