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.

started with a hint of impatience. "Don't

and said, "Did you know about Liora's plan to

want to withdraw? I didn't know about that. I'm not interested in other people's

don't care about your affairs. I've been avoiding them to stop your wife and

be so quick to judge, Chlo. She's not that bad. She's just a

stared at him

an eye on her," Matthew

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

mom with you. I know you won't mistreat her,

cursed internally. I couldn't believe that this had suddenly turned into something I had to handle. I didn't know what

he saw my silence, Matthew continued, "Since my mom is at your

here to reminisce about the past with you. I know how to handle your mother," I interjected in a low tone, putting an

help to network. I want to secure Avalon Hills for myself, so that woman won't