Beyond the Divorce

I was at a loss as I looked at Kimberly, mainly because I had never dealt with someone like her. I initially thought Trinity would match Kimberly's description. However, I realized Trinity was much more

sophisticated than what I had imagined after the real showdown.

The woman before me was an actual troublemaker. She noticed me lost in my thoughts and tapped her spoon on my plate, saying, "I'm talking about you! Stop looking so indifferent!" "Kim!" Martin reprimanded her.

Kimberly rolled her eyes and pursed her lips before continuing to eat.

Jake intervened, "The dishes are finally here, Ms. Chloe. Please, have some."

Martin put aside his act and said, "Ms. Chloe, let's talk while we eat."

I glanced at Kimberly, and no longer had an appetite. It felt like I would be eating someone else's leftovers. I calmly said, "I'm sorry, everyone, but I don't have much of an appetite. Please proceed with eating."

My words offended Kimberly. She stared at me and asked, "What do you mean by that? Is it because you think we're not qualified to eat with you? How dare you say you don't have an appetite?"

chuckled while observing her expression. Although

longer stand me. "What are

me here. Speaking that way isn't how you treat guests. You can be

one had ever dared to reprimand her in

"Kim, I hope you've learned your lesson. Ms. Chloe is a prominent

as capable as you say, why'd she come to Bourdamun? She might be impressive, but she still has to come here for

remark made me

looked at me with a hint of gentleness. "Ignore her, Ms. Chloe. That's

How about I consider what you've said and discuss it with my team leader? Business is business, and some things aren't solely up to me. We can discuss it again next time." I motioned to leave, but Jake

noticed me frowning

my shoulder, so

it and glanced at Martin. The former laughed awkwardly and said, "I'm sorry, Ms. Chloe. You can

her terms!"