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.

of impatience. "Don't expect too much from me. My abilities

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

didn't know

be bothered with him. "I really don't care about your affairs. I've been avoiding them to

heard my response. "Don't be so quick to judge, Chlo.

stared at him

keeping an eye

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

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

into something I had to handle. I didn't know

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

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

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