Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 1012 A Startled Bird

Evelyn shot me a glance, still glaring at me angrily.

"You're no good either. A divorced woman with a kid daring to seduce someone like Atlas! None of you are any good!"

She seemed determined to keep things vague.

I took a step forward. "I'll ask you again, who told you this?"

She stubbornly refused to make things clear. "It doesn't matter who told me. You two are just a pair of scheming women, trying to climb the social ladder by seducing men." Another resounding slap echoed.

Philip was genuinely shocked by his wife's antics. It seemed like he had invited trouble upon himself.

"Why don't you tell me who said these things?" Philip shouted, his eyes blazing. I knew he was trying to divert attention, but his foolish wife wasn't cooperating. "Why are you hitting me?!"

"Speak up!" Philip abandoned his usual refined demeanor and roared.

I saw Vicky's mouth twitching as she quietly retreated into the crowd, attempting to blend in.

Evelyn, covering her face, scanned the surroundings before suddenly pointing at Vicky.

who approached me, saying someone was seducing my husband and then

unable to escape any longer,

don't even know you! I

deny it?" Evelyn was furious, especially after being

calmly looked at Vicky. "I really don't understand. This is a business cocktail party. How could someone like her infiltrate the

organizers' attention, especially those who

executive in charge of the event stepped forward, addressing Vicky, "Excuse me, which company do you represent?

stole a

raised chin, Vicky retorted,

invitation from Echelon Group. I'm their vice president. Why are you questioning me like this? I've attended plenty of events like these and never encountered such rudeness. It's

being outrageous is you? When did you become the vice president of Echelon Group? At Echelon Group, we don't do business by flaunting our connections. Our employees are highly qualified professionals. As

the direction of the voice.

his assistant and two executives, walked

of Echelon Group? Our staff consists of highly qualified professionals. And

"Uncle Atticus!"

call me Atticus." His face remained

today. It wasn't in line with his usual behavior.

was now focused on Atticus

but she did not dare to speak. It seemed like she had