Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 419 A Client’s Unexpected Visit

I looked toward the departing Grace and felt a sense of oppression. We were once a close–knit family who shared everything, but it had come to this. I realized how unpredictable life could be.

I recalled Grace angrily defending Melanie at the baby’s full moon party. Looking at Grace now, I understood her life must be far from ideal, given how wom and aged she looked. After getting in the car, I

drove to the office feeling gloomy.

I dealt with some urgent matters and told Ryan I needed to go to Solaris. After some thought, he said, Can you postpone it for a day? We can go together tomorrow.”

“You want to come?”

Ryan smiled at me, saying, “I mentioned wanting to visit a few friends there last time. I can’t leave yet since we have clients from Canta coming to discuss business.”

I thought about it and realized postponing the trip wouldn’t make much difference. After all, I felt unsettled after what happened in the morning. I considered Ava, knowing she wouldn’t be happy today,

either.

I nodded and said, “Okay, I’ll tell Carol to reschedule my flight.”

Coincidentally, Elanor arrived, too. While her office was here, she was always busy in the building materials market. She only checked in during the mornings and evenings and sometimes wouldn’t visit

for several days.

I trusted her wholeheartedly. Elanor had handled the market’s affairs efficiently since joining. Although

great comfort

and I had no difficulty managing

something Important to discuss. She entered

been busy contacting suppliers

had secretly contacted.

sense of clarity. Judging from the

was making moves.

we could determine the number of their orders, we could determine

going.

“What

“I was just looking into her materials usage,

information.”

she’s been coming often lately. I thought something was up, so I watched her. It’s strange since Melanie never has discussions

the

I met her at Nova while hosting and having lunch with a manufacturer. I knew the client she met with. He

clients on this list like making a quick buck. Some companies have a fair scale,

caught my attention.

and Tobshampton Group happened. She must be up to

changed

costs. He must’ve gained

a few key areas. Petty