Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 489-A Sudden Confrontation Upon hearing my reminder, she seemed to think I was trying to oppress her and instantly became furious, raising her voice several notches.

“Chloe, don’t think that just because you rely on Atlas’s connections to come here today, you feel like your worth has doubled. What are you? An outsider trying to establish yourself in Foswood? You really have some nerve.

Even Matthew could easily shoo you away with a kick. Do you really think you can come and go as you please, you despicable wretch!” Liora’s words were extremely cutting, but I paid them no mind. I was well aware of her character and had seen Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt enough of her. There was no need to stoop to her level; I couldn’t afford to lose my dignity here. : | I continued to speak softly, “I have always known how to put myself in the right place. It’s true I’m an outsider, but I started my business with my own wisdom, aboveboard and honest. I would expect you to have a bit of decorum. At least, show some respect for Atticus. No matter what, we should not embarrass him today.” Perhaps my mention of Atticus spurred her on even more.

“Chloe, stop using Atticus to suppress me. He is my man. I advise you not to stick your head out too far. Foswood isn’t a place where you can be high and mighty as you please. If you want to make a name for yourself, you need to consider whose territory this is.” Liora’s words were haughty, her gaze toward me extremely sinister, as if she wanted to tear me apart.

grabbed her wrist before I could even speak, only to hear a low, chilly voice interject, “Ha. I didn’t expect that even at my place, you would dare to be so insolent. I’d like to see who dares to be so overbearing here.” As the voice fell, Rose appeared at the

go of her hand and quickly said to the old lady, “It’s okay, Grandma

don’t spoil everyone’s mood. Let’s

old lady’s gaze fell sharply on Liora. She continued with disdain, “You are at least a woman from a respectable family. Yet, you dare to be so arrogant and unruly in someone else’s home. It seems that the upbringing in the Thompson family isn’t much to speak ois Liora took a step

Liora’s face drained of color, fear evident in her eyes. She opened her mouth but failed to say anything. Bella gently reminded her, “Liora, please leave first.” Liora gulped dryly, her