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?”

what to do yet. Stop talking about

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

just looking

when I realized Ivanna was right. I knew she

Ivanna continued, “Remember, there were some loose ends during your divorce proceedings. He’s a prominent figure now, and countless people are watching him. I’m not against your relationship;

said, “All right,

clients? Preferably those related to their current land deals

I

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

said hushedly, “That counts as a

as simple as

secured a contract with Echelon Group for a

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Echelon Group are meticulous. It would be bad for us if they catch wind of any investigation. You should

ask Johnson, then,”

pondered 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 of

Johnson.

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

with Echelon Group,” I informed him.

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

didn’t know about