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.

"Your friend doesn't seem very knowledgeable, Michelle. She's ignorant, and it seems like she's

couldn't hide his discomfort. He immediately looked at Michelle with a sinister

to serve the dishes, breaking

a glass for Benedict, then walked to my side, filling my glass as well. She patted my shoulder and said, "Since you're here, Chloe, just

grabbed my shoulder hard, hinting that I

that be Mr. Benedict? It's normal for her not to know. She used

It hasn't been long since she started. There's no way

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

level, alright? Come on, Mr. Benedict.

men immediately scrutinized me, waiting for my