Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 998 Ignorance is Not Always Bliss

I smiled. "Really? I suppose it's an honor for me to meet Mr. Benedict today. How lucky am I?"

Michelle immediately came over and wrapped her arm around my shoulder, excitedly saying, "You're absolutely right, Chloe! Mr. Benedict is the CEO of Havenhill Corporation. Do you know Havenhill? He practically has a say in everything."

I replied decisively, "I've never heard of it."

The air grew awkward. Michelle responded quickly, "You don't know Havenhill? I can't believe it, Chloe. You're in the business world, and you don't even know Havenhill?"

"Yeah, that's why you're disappointed. I've told you before, I'm just in construction, and I'm a complete country bumpkin. How would I know anything? I don't even know who the big shots are."

I just wanted to get out of this situation quickly as my 7 o'clock appointment was the real deal. Staying here with them wouldn't get me anything.

friend doesn't seem very knowledgeable, Michelle. She's ignorant, and it seems like she's looking down on

his discomfort. He immediately

the dishes,

to my side, filling my glass as well. She patted my shoulder and said, "Since you're here, Chloe, just go with the flow. Have a drink with Mr.

finished speaking and grabbed my shoulder hard, hinting that I

It's normal for her not to know. She used to be a housewife

her divorce and the dispute over property. It hasn't been long since

the opportunity to reveal my background to them, with

lower yourself to her level, alright? Come on, Mr. Benedict. Chloe will have a drink with you, and everything will be

scrutinized me, waiting