Beyond the Divorce

Back in the hall, my gaze swept over to where Trinity was. She raised an eyebrow at me, looking cunning, like a sly fox.

As I turned, I noticed Liora walking in from outside. I was puzzled-she hadn't gone to the restroom, so where had she been? However, at the moment, she didn't look too well.

I took a glass of red wine from a waiter's tray, sipping it slowly while my eyes casually observed Liora. Simultaneously, I scanned the hall filled with elegance and sophistication. Ivanna whispered to me, "I'll go find out."

I nodded, and she walked into the crowd.

Just then, a voice sounded beside me, "I didn't expect to see you here, Ms. Chloe."

Upon hearing this, I sensed an underlying meaning in the tone.

Involuntarily, I turned to look, and a seductive woman was walking toward me from behind.

Madison Ballard. She used to be one of

also involved in real estate but dealt with second-hand houses. Over the past few years, with Foswood's booming economy, the housing market suddenly

small company into a leading real estate company. They became nouveau riche, and their assets skyrocketed, making them an indispensable giant in Foswood's

turn of fortune made Madison think highly of herself, believing she had become a true socialite. She adorned herself with heavy makeup, wore

ostentatious.

her tone earlier, I knew she was here to stir up trouble. "Ms. Chloe, you seem to be quite a prominent figure now. Why didn't you

purpose today, hoping to rile up a crowd and pit us against each other. She wanted to remind everyone that I was a divorced woman by addressing me as "Ms.

admirers. I could tell from the looks on their faces that some were curious, some admired me,

standing by Atlas's side meant enduring criticism and

their eyes

composed, I responded, "Not every occasion requires both of us to attend. Whether he comes or not won't affect what I need to do." Upon hearing this, Madison