Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

"If I were interested, I could have taken over Ardora long ago," I scoffed. "I have better things to do."

Atticus chuckled. "Looks like Matthew has woken up. This is a good thing, at least for you."

"Yes, you're right," I said calmly, suddenly remembering something. I smiled and told Atticus, "I want to tell you something. The follow-up design for San Cosbech is in progress!" Atticus laughed. "I was right."

"It seems you understand your opponent well. I can rest easy now."

After chatting for a while, we hung up. Carol walked in again and poured me a cup of coffee.

"Don't forget about the cocktail party today, Chloe."

"What cocktail party?"

"The business networking event for the second half of the year," Carol reminded me.

"Oh," I replied unenthusiastically. "I won't go. It won't benefit us. It's a waste of time, and I need to go home and spend time with Ava tonight."

"But I have news that Liora will be attending," Carol said.

suddenly perked up.

me. "Someone around her

is she doing? Is she up to something now after being

and asked, "Who's up to

party today, and I gave news that

"There are two invites, right?

at Lauren. "Are you

any events like this. It surprised me that she wanted to go. "Sure." She nodded firmly.

chuckled. "Alright. We'll

work early and went to a salon for a makeover, where she tidied up her short hair. After that, we headed

good thing I saw a

of all the clothes and accessories Oliver had gotten her.

hairstyle and temperament so well!" I suggested. Since it was a business networking event, suits were appropriate. And we were real businesswomen, not

looked at me. "Do you think that'll

than okay,"

with that,

all been chosen for me by