Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 322 The Show Has Just Begun

Lauren was aware of the situation and offered to accompany me, but I declined. I didn’t want her to get

involved.

I suspected she had ulterior motives for wanting to be there, but I told her to let it go. There was no need for her to get mixed up in this mess.

Lauren relented, so I brought Carol, who used to work at Tanum Corporation. I had my reasons for bringing her, and I didn’t have to explain them. Carol was perfectly capable of handling the situation on

her own.

The party for the baby took place at La Dolce Vita. The venue was packed, and Matthew stood at the entrance, welcoming guests from all directions.

When Johnson brought my car to the entrance, Matthew rushed down the steps and opened the car door.

He seemed a little unhappy when asked. “Chlo… where’s my little girl?”

I calmly said, “Everyone already knows you have a son and a daughter.”

forced a smile and said, “Well, you better come in!”

my side and handed two cash envelopes to

a hushed tone, “When did

up empty-handed, could I?” Carol smirked mischievously.

teased her, “You’re so generous! But you’ve

just grinned devilishly without

people stared at us as we entered the hall, surprised I was there. Their looks felt like a slap in the face. Luckily, Myra saw us and waved us over,

took my hand and whispered, ‘Chlo, I didn’t expect you to come. You’ve got

“Just a token

our seats, I spotted Melanie not too far away. She had gained some weight after giving birth

effort into her appearance, exuding

child beside her and appeared starkly different. She looked wom out like an old nanny

most of the work in the

baby to the

Caring for Melanie has been a real trial. She can be quite the hand ful. She practically tortured the old lady, and Grace has been up all night looking after the child.”

my silence. This wasn’t the right time for

to take advantage of me, and I finally understood

saying, “Hey, Chlo! I didn’t expect to see you