Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 357 Love Beyond Words

I joined them, already feeling worn out. Lauren discreetly pinched me to keep me alert. She introduced me to the elegant gentleman, and though I couldn’t remember what she said, I kept up a standard smile.

Handshakes, small talk, and such were all a blur.

Ryan, on the other hand, was having a lively conversation with the man.

Lauren led me to the side and pinched me again to wake me from my daze. The sudden pain snapped me

back to reality, and I turned to her.

“Chlo, stay focused. Stay calm until you understand the situation. There are many eyes on you at this event, so try not to make a scene. You have a lot on your plate. You got me into this, so give it a chance.”

Lauren’s words grounded me. I took a deep breath, wiped away my tears, and nodded.

She continued speaking softly, “No matter what your goal is, I’m here to support you. Why aren’t you making the most of me? You mentioned we’d work together, right? Let’s get started now.”

turned to the gentleman and said, “Sir, these two friends of mine are promising talents. You should consider supporting them

Oliver, you’ve

Hansen, Lauren’s date, looked at her warmly and smiled, “As long

presidents in Foswood and had

never divorced his wife to formalize his

Lauren.

was the reason I had always been skeptical of Lauren, and it

negative opinion of her. She was flattered in Oliver’s presence, but as soon

called her names like “home–wrecker.”

to know Lauren better and discovered the elements at play, I couldn’t help but

their relationship.

of this unorthodox relationship was Oliver’s wife, who had suffered a car

from the neck down. Despite his influential position

needs for over a

divorce. However, Oliver had firmly. opposed it. She

a woman he likes, and she would not