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.

he heard what I said. "Your friend doesn't seem very knowledgeable, Michelle. She's ignorant, and it seems like she's looking down

made a sarcastic remark, and Tyler couldn't hide his discomfort. He immediately looked at Michelle

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

for a bottle 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 and said, "Since you're here, Chloe, just go

speaking and grabbed my shoulder hard, hinting that I

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

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

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

she does know Atlas. Don't lower yourself to her level, alright? Come on, Mr. Benedict. Chloe will have a drink with

me,