Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 195 The Praises

However, before we reached Atticus, I spotted Maddox talking to an older man. I squeezed Ryan’s arm and said, “That man is Maddox O’Connell. Let me say hi to him first.”

I went over to him with a smile, and he recognized me immediately. “Good evening, Ms. Chloe.”

“It’s a pleasure to see you again, sir.” I maintained a respectful demeanor. “I haven’t had the chance to thank you for what you did that evening.”

Calling him “sir” instead of Mr. Maddox was a deliberate move on my part.

“Don’t mention it,” he replied. “Allow me to introduce you to Mr. Mercer

Cole.”

Only then did I realize the person he was speaking to was Atticus’s father.

“Nice to meet you, sir. I’m Chloe from Tanum Corporation.”

Mercer gave Maddox a puzzled look, surprised that he’d introduce someone like me to him. However, het soon laughed. “Oh, Tanum Corporation? You’re that young lady who founded it, huh?”

I smiled. I’m surprised that you’ve heard of us. We’re nobodies here.”

shape and sported a rosy complexion. His hearty laughter drew attention,

Atticus quickly turned and made his way toward us.

a male–dominafed industry. You’ve done well.” Mercer then told Maddox, “She’s amazing. There aren’t many female bosses

work.”

Mercer was trying to impress Maddox.

with integrity. I’m

responded, engaging in small talk with them before introducing

Chloe, Atticus said as

at Grandeur Grove.”

work with her more often. Working with people of

looking at me. He added, “But we must always prioritize delivering quality. Echelon

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Mr. Mercer, that’s our goal as well,” I said with a smille.

young lady is going places. You

too. “Everyone seems to be

with you, Mr. Atticus.” Laughter

conversation. Everyone was eager to impress the Coles.

at the entrance. We turned around to see Atticus

with his arm wrapped around

I couldn’t help but think miserably that