Beyond the Divorce

My question seemed to enrage her. She glared at me, her face flushed.

"Chloe, I invited you here today with sincerity. Never mind where my confidence comes from. I want to discuss Ardora with you because there's some connection between Ardora and you." I took a sip of water, signaling her to continue.

Seeing my silent approval, she relaxed.

"After all, it was your ex-husband's. I understand the bond between husband and wife. He's also your child's father! Moreover, isn't it a convenient way to settle the score if you take over Ardora?" As she spoke, a trace of disdain involuntarily appeared on her face.

"It's not easy being a woman from out of town struggling in a city like this, especially if you have a child. Opportunities like this aren't always readily available. Expand your influence while you can. After this opportunity passes, you may not get another one."

Her words sounded a bit like tough love, all for my sake. But, at the same time, it hinted that I climbed up the ladder through my association with Atlas.

me?" I replied with a distant tone. "Though if someone else said it, I might

it. Haven't you relied on men? Otherwise, how could Bourdamun fall into your hands?" She didn't bother hiding the disdain in her eyes, adopting

she acted

Melvern sought me out to take over

topic of Ardora." I was still calm. "Why

infuriated her. Liora slammed the table. "Chloe, what

sat there calmly, not letting her

my investment, my

say that with confidence?" I cut her off. "Informed people all know about your connection

yours just because its owner is in jail? Do you have such ambitions that you can just take over others' things? Have