Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

I responded with a distant smile, acknowledging that his sources were well-informed.

Without delving into the specifics of how he knew about my success in Bourdamun, I casually said, "The decision to hold on or let go depends on what aligns with your own interests. I always choose a path that better suits my personal development."

Matthew seemed somewhat disgruntled at my response. "It looks like you still have reservations about me, Chlo."

I asked, "What do you mean?"

I understood what he was implying. He had been unsettled by my smooth journey.

He chuckled awkwardly. "I don't think I could have endured being overshadowed by a woman if you were as helpful as you are now during our time together. Sometimes, I really don't understand how everything happened the way it did. We were a good match, and you're still important to me. When we were building the company together back then..."

"Let's remain focused on the matter at hand, Matthew," I interrupted, avoiding any reminiscing about the past. I hated it when he did this.

me. I'm in a bind right now. Otherwise, I wouldn't have come

a hint of impatience. "Don't expect too much from

know about Liora's plan

wants to withdraw? Weren't you two having a great collaboration? Why would she want to withdraw? I didn't know about that. I'm not interested

your affairs. I've been avoiding them to stop your

to judge, Chlo. She's not that bad. She's just a little willful." S~ᴇaʀᴄh

I stared at

keeping an eye on

those hollow assurances. Don't forget that your mother is the one who got beaten, and she's still hiding in my house to this day Have you ever heard of an ex-mother-in-law recuperating at her former daughter-in-law's place? That's quite

with you. I know

cursed internally. I couldn't believe that this had suddenly turned into something I had to handle. I didn't know what sins I had committed in my past life to be troubled by their family so much

continued, "Since my

with you. I know how to