Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 134 A Curveball I thought the situation with his cousin had been resolved, but I soon found myself face–to–face with her.

On Monday, Ryan officially joined the team.

His presence gave me a boost of energy, as if he had lifted half of the weight off my shoulders.

As a show of trust, I gave Ryan a detailed account of Tanum Corporation’s entire development process, including how it had been hollowed out.

He even playfully referred to it as my second venture.

On Tuesday, I went to ATL Empire for a meeting.

Atlas’s cousin was there instead of him.

She looked stunning in a pantsuit and came to our project meeting.

Throughout the meeting, her gaze remained locked on me, making me uneasy.

It was not until the meeting was over and Carol and I were walking out that she called, “Ms.

Chloe!” I turned around and saw her approaching with a cheerful smile.

“You’re Ms.

“Yes, I’m Chloe Hartz!” I nodded, extending my hand in

Empire, and I needed

She shook my hand but didn’t

eyes remained fixed on my

know me?” “No, I just found you beautiful and felt like I’d seen you before!” Her

a major project at ATL Empire, and a

were kind, and I modestly said, “I’ve just been fortunate!” “Let’s exchange numbers! It’ll be convenient for us to stay in touch!” Her eyes

text much, so I might be

mind!” “Sure, let’s grab

have many friends yet! Of course, only if

head back

for me at the office.” way As Carol and I left, I saw out of the corner of my eye that Stella was standing

was staring at me as I

a strange feeling about

something peculiar about

several new team members in the last few days, and the office

soon as I returned to

in charge of

“Ms.

ended their contracts with us!” I glanced

were the leading suppliers of our essential raw