Beyond the Divorce

Jeremiah hurriedly walked over with a smile. "Oh! Ms. Chloe, you're punctual!"

It seemed like he was in charge of hospitality today, just like when Chad took the lead in hosting me.

It amused me. These so-called cousins had no shame in repeating the same mistakes. It looked like Jeremiah was going to follow in Chad's footsteps today. There was no way around it. What could I do when they just never learned?

I looked closer. Four people were seated around a round table.

In the main seat was Martin, and next to him was Chad. There was also someone I didn't recognize, but I figured he was one of their associates. Jeremiah was pleased to see that I was punctual. He had efficiently handled things and successfully invited me. Moreover, I had come alone. "Ms. Chloe, I must introduce you to these people now that you're in Bourdamun." Jeremiah approached me, extending his hand.

Without looking at him, I walked straight inside to the round table.

I glanced at the people at the table and greeted Chad with a nod. "Long time no see, Mr. Chad."

Chad immediately stood up, and I graciously shook his hand.

"Ms. Chloe, it's indeed been a while. I never expected our reunion to be in Bourdamun. It's an honor."

I maintained my indifferent tone. "It's certainly unexpected to meet you in Bourdamun, Mr. Chad."

"You may not know it, but Bourdamun is my hometown! The previous incident was embarrassing, and I faced the consequences."

Bourdamun. Anyway, the folks from my hometown

Chad!" My words could be interpreted in

as I exchanged pleasantries with Chad. It was hard to figure out what

but occasionally,

It made me hold him

one

more, but Martin coughed sharply,

extended his arm to introduce us. "Oh, I was so engrossed in chatting with you that I forgot the most important person

dry, showing his fear of

Bourdamun's

all. I had yet to learn what kind of business Martin

familiar with what business you're

polite. He gazed into my eyes calmly and stood up, extending his arm. I had no choice

at him, keeping my cold and distant demeanor but lowering

"Ms.