Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Liora greeted Oliver with a radiant smile, then pulled the beautiful woman over. The woman positioned herself beside Oliver, her back still turned to me.

I signaled a waiter, grabbed a glass of wine, and strolled toward them. I needed to get a closer look at this woman who seemed to be getting close to Oliver with some hidden intentions. Just then, Atticus approached me.

I smiled at Atticus and remarked, "It seems she has a purpose for being here today."

"Hmm," Atticus said nonchalantly.

After a moment, he added, "Looks like she's here for money."

I raised an eyebrow, looking at Atticus. That woman certainly had his attention.

At that moment, the mysterious woman laughed while talking to Oliver. Then, she subtly changed her position, giving me a full view of her face.

Lauren was right. It was the woman from the clothing store.

Curious, I asked Atticus, "What's her story?"

"She's an actress who was disfigured. Liora took her in when she was at her lowest after the incident. She just returned from undergoing plastic surgery in another country. She's only been back in Foswood for less than a month," Atticus whispered in my ear.

But she was no longer the same Harmony. She seemed to have become more

lively conversation with Oliver, displaying what

noticed us. She smiled as she held her wine glass and walked confidently

like they had long

boldly reached out to link arms with Atticus. She leaned against him and glanced at me

good spirits, Ms. Chloe. It appears you've taken quite an interest in my husband," she remarked,

smile, nodding. "Oh, yes. Mr. Atticus and I have known each other for quite some time now, and we're close friends who can talk about

Liora raised an eyebrow,

realized that Liora had fallen for it, so I said, "Why would a smart, stable, gentlemanly man like

Atticus, tilting her head toward him.

Isn't that right, honey?"

words almost made me throw the wine in her face. Only that would have satisfied my

and lowered

is the most valuable quality a person can have. You don't even have that. Chloe is overestimating you, Liøra. You'll end up ruined one day without even knowing

"Looks like you have a hard time as

sleeve lightly. Liora

Atticus in bewilderment, asking,

thinking!" Atticus replied, looking at Liora. "I'll escort you