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.

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

and Tyler couldn't hide his discomfort. He immediately looked at Michelle with a sinister gleam in

waiter knocked on the door to serve the dishes, breaking the awkward

side, filling my glass as well. She patted my shoulder and said, "Since

and grabbed my shoulder hard, hinting that I should cooperate

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

been long since she started. There's no way

surface, but in reality, she was using the opportunity to reveal my background to them, with a tone of

Don't lower yourself to her level, alright? Come on, Mr. Benedict. Chloe will have a drink with you, and everything will be fine,

men immediately scrutinized me, waiting