Beyond the Divorce

I was startled and glanced at Grayson, pointing to the phone in my hand. "Speak!"

"Keegan suddenly wants to withdraw the investment!" Johnson's voice came through, and this news shook me.

"Withdraw?!"

This was a big deal. Why would he suddenly want to withdraw? Could my entire plan be ruined?

I quickly put the call on speaker. "What's going on exactly?"

"I heard it was Liora's decision out of the blue. She's already discussed it with Matthew, and he's furious right now," Johnson whispered.

"Do Matthew's damage control immediately. I'll dig deeper into this! Call me later," I instructed Johnson. Then I hung up and turned to Grayson. "Go find out why Liora suddenly withdrew the investment from Matthew."

Grayson immediately left the conference room. I felt uneasy. Why would Liora suddenly think of withdrawing? Did she hear some news on the ship?

No, it couldn't be! She had practically secured Avalon Hills. Could she also be plotting against Matthew?

No, that wouldn't work. If she detached herself, how would we act out the next scene? I had explicitly set up a trap for her. I couldn't just let Avalon Hills slip through my fingers.

I paced back and forth in the conference room. Suddenly, I thought of Atticus. I picked up the phone and called him, but he didn't answer.

I absolutely couldn't let Liora slip

then suddenly remembered the sofa that Jeremiah had sat on. It made me

She looked confused.

"It was too greasy just

"Got

headed straight downstairs, planning to go to the Vanderberg Palace. As I

"Chlo!" he called.

straight to the point. This was something I could only discuss with

"Yes," Atticus replied directly.

the Vanderberg Palace. We can talk there," I told him and

walking out from inside just as

Palace welcomed everyone. It didn't suit us anymore. We needed to find

inside. She blocked my way, her eyes shifting to Atticus, who had just exited the

with a mistress. "Hold on! Not bad, huh? This place is

Mrs. Liora, which date are you on?" I

hooked!" Liora's words were full of implications. "It's not a hook-up, just a meeting. No need to make a fuss!" I said casually, half true and

had just

Liora