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?”

about this. Why are you so

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

I’m just looking out for

fell silent when I realized Ivanna was right. I knew she

proceedings. He’s a prominent figure now, and countless people

nodded, and Ivanna said, “All right, enough

of Echelon Group’s clients? Preferably those

city?” I asked

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

you’re doing?” Then she said hushedly, “That counts as a business

not as simple as

also secured a contract with Echelon Group for a

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

ask Johnson, then,”

her words. She was correct; I needed to ensure the project’s success and quality completion while minimizing risks. I pulled over to the side

Johnson.

didn’t answer, so I waited in my car, thinking it might be inconvenient for him to talk now. However, it

signed the contract with Echelon Group,” I informed him.

in your basket just like

didn’t know about this?” I