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.”

and sported a rosy complexion. His

interaction, Atticus quickly turned and

were all nobodies once, young lady. Not to mention that this is a male–dominafed industry. You’ve done well.”

work.”

was trying

business with

I responded, engaging in small talk

could join us, Ms. Chloe, Atticus said as he joined me

Grandeur

more often. Working with people

He added, “But we must always prioritize delivering quality. Echelon Group’s goal is to satisfy

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that’s our goal as well,” I said with a

laughed and told Maddox, “This young lady is going places. You can

too. “Everyone seems to be singing

Atticus.” Laughter

conversation. Everyone was eager to impress the Coles.

commotion at the entrance. We turned around to

suave and handsome, with his arm wrapped around Stella.

by side, they were an eye–catching couple. I couldn’t help but think