Beyond the Divorce

I responded with a distant smile, acknowledging that his sources were well-informed.

Without delving into the specifics of how he knew about my success in Bourdamun, I casually said, "The decision to hold on or let go depends on what aligns with your own interests. I always choose a path that better suits my personal development."

Matthew seemed somewhat disgruntled at my response. "It looks like you still have reservations about me, Chlo."

I asked, "What do you mean?"

I understood what he was implying. He had been unsettled by my smooth journey.

He chuckled awkwardly. "I don't think I could have endured being overshadowed by a woman if you were as helpful as you are now during our time together. Sometimes, I really don't understand how everything happened the way it did. We were a good match, and you're still important to me. When we were building the company together back then..."

"Let's remain focused on the matter at hand, Matthew," I interrupted, avoiding any reminiscing about the past. I hated it when he did this.

"I do have a real problem, Chlo. You have to help me. I'm in a bind right now. Otherwise, I wouldn't have come to you!" Matthew tried to grab me, but I dodged.

then. How can I help?" I started with a hint of impatience. "Don't expect too much from me. My abilities are limited.

looked frustrated and said, "Did you know about Liora's plan to withdraw her

want to withdraw? I didn't know about that. I'm

care about your affairs. I've been avoiding them to stop your wife and her allies

be so quick to judge, Chlo. She's

at him sternly.

keeping an eye on her,"

give me those hollow assurances. Don't forget that your mother is the one who got beaten, and she's still hiding in my house to this day Have you ever heard of an ex-mother-in-law recuperating at her former daughter-in-law's place? That's quite the act of willfulness." I seized the opportunity to express my disdain. People like him

would have gone to pick her up. Besides, I trust my mom with you. I know you won't mistreat her, and she really wants

that this had suddenly turned into something I had to handle. I didn't know

saw my silence, Matthew continued, "Since my

real issue. I told you I didn't come here to reminisce about the past with you. I know how to handle your

posture and leaned in. "I need your help to network. I want to secure Avalon Hills for myself, so that woman won't