Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Atlas and I chatted a little longer before finally hanging up. Although he was influential, we were in Martin's territory. Still, I knew my chances of failure were nearly zero with Atlas's support.

With Atlas's assurance, I felt relaxed and visited Ryan's room. Indeed, Ryan was busy discussing contract matters with Adrian and the legal team. As expected, Ryan was cautious and meticulous regarding business.

After a short while, Arthur called, and I hurried back to my room to give him a detailed report. Of course, he gave me a few instructions afterward. I realized he knew everything about Nelson's misdeeds. When I ended the call with Arthur, someone knocked on my door. I thought it was Ryan and the others, but I was surprised to see Jeremiah instead. It seemed he was well-informed since he knew which room was in.

I asked arrogantly, "What brings you here?"

He noticed my hand was still on the door, not intending to let him in. He felt uneasy and looked at my hand several times. I figured I'd need to change rooms if I let him in.

and said, "Ms. Chloe, it's rare for you to visit Bourdamun. Since I'm a local, it wouldn't be right if I didn't show

indifferently, "There's no need for that, but thanks anyway. Firstly, we don't have social connections, let alone a partnership, so I have no reason to accept your hospitality. Secondly, it's inconvenient for

when I rejected his invitation. He said, "It seems

explain myself. "You can interpret it

grew annoyed, and his gaze became colder. "You have

didn't initiate

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all, the latter wouldn't give on Bourdamun's new district, especially not

Martin wanted

disdainfully and