Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 167 Something’s Brewing

I didn’t rush back to the company after leaving ATL Empire. Instead, I visited Ivanna. Since our schedules had been hectic, we had no time to meet. Ivanna looked surprised to see me. “What brings you here?”

I glanced at her and replied, “I don’t just drop by for no reason.

“It’s hard to tell,” she replied mischievously, “I thought you forgot about me and only cared for your new

lover.”

“Stop with the sarcasm. If you have something to say, say it,” I retorted. I knew Ivanna’s expression she had something on me. Otherwise, she wouldn’t be so bold.

sion meant

did it

Sure enough, she smirked and leaned in closer to me. She locked eyes with me and said, “You guys

already, right?”

I blushed and tried to avoid her probing gaze. “Mind your business! Don’t make things up!”

“Am I? I saw how he escorted you back the other day. Am I still your best friend if I can’t tell you have something going on with him?” Ivanna teased, “If I didn’t have some evidence, would I interrogate you like

this?”

yet. Stop talking about this. Why are you so nosy?” I shot back.

You attract the most gossip as a divorcee. Don’t blame me for not warning you. Ivanna’s tone turned serious, “Chlo, it’ll be your downfall if someone exposes anything about you at a time

this. I’m just looking out for you.”

fell silent when I realized Ivanna was right. I knew she had my best interests

divorce proceedings. He’s a prominent figure now, and countless people are watching him. I’m not against your relationship; I’m just giving

and Ivanna said, “All right, enough about that.

Echelon Group’s clients? Preferably those

city?” I asked

exclaimed. “Chloe, what are you planning?! That’s a dangerous thought you

doing?” Then she said hushedly, “That counts as a business crime,

simple as

“I’ve also secured a contract with Echelon Group for a project. I just want some

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“Can’t you ask Johnson? Besides, big companies like Echelon Group are meticulous. It would be bad

Johnson, then,”

needed to ensure the project’s success and quality completion while minimizing risks. I pulled over to the side of

Johnson.

him to talk

signed the contract with Echelon

signed it? Did it land in your basket just like that?” Johnson sounded

about