Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 1009 Met with a Slap in the Face

Liora greeted Oliver with a radiant smile, then pulled the beautiful woman over. The woman positioned herself beside Oliver, her back still turned to me.

I signaled a waiter, grabbed a glass of wine, and strolled toward them. I needed to get a closer look at this woman who seemed to be getting close to Oliver with some hidden intentions. Just then, Atticus approached me.

I smiled at Atticus and remarked, "It seems she has a purpose for being here today."

"Hmm," Atticus said nonchalantly.

After a moment, he added, "Looks like she's here for money."

I raised an eyebrow, looking at Atticus. That woman certainly had his attention.

At that moment, the mysterious woman laughed while talking to Oliver. Then, she subtly changed her position, giving me a full view of her face.

Lauren was right. It was the woman from the clothing store.

Curious, I asked Atticus, "What's her story?"

was at her lowest after the incident. She just returned from undergoing plastic surgery in another country. She's only been back in Foswood for less than a month," Atticus whispered in

But she was no longer the same Harmony. She seemed to have become

in lively conversation with

revelation, Liora noticed us. She smiled as she

finding the situation very amusing. It seemed like they had long since

Atticus. She leaned against him and

to be in good spirits, Ms. Chloe. It appears you've taken quite an interest in my husband," she remarked, her tone carrying

each other for quite some time now, and we're close friends who can talk about anything. But I've always had one

raised an eyebrow,

"Why would a smart, stable, gentlemanly man like

a moment, but she plastered on a fake smile and looked at Atticus, tilting her head toward him.

wine in her face. Only that would

the most valuable quality a person can have. You don't even have that. Chloe is overestimating you, Liøra. You'll end up

have a hard time as

gently removed Liora's arm from around him, patting his sleeve lightly. Liora was clearly angry when he said, "Yeah, I

in bewilderment, asking,

replied, looking at Liora. "I'll escort you