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.

heard what I said. "Your friend doesn't seem very knowledgeable, Michelle. She's

his discomfort. He immediately looked at Michelle with a sinister

the waiter knocked on the door to serve the dishes, breaking the awkward atmosphere. However, none of them

of wine and skillfully opened it. She poured a glass for Benedict, then walked to my side, filling my glass as well. She patted my shoulder

hard, hinting that I should cooperate

for her not to know. She used to be a housewife and took

divorce and the dispute over property. It hasn't been long since she started. There's no way she'd learn everything in such a

seemed to be defending me on the surface, but in reality, she was using the opportunity to reveal my background to them, with

Mr. Benedict. Chloe will have a drink

men immediately scrutinized me, waiting for