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?"

just returned from undergoing plastic surgery in another country. She's only been

was Harmony. But she was no longer the same Harmony. She seemed

in lively conversation with

was processing this revelation, Liora noticed us. She smiled as she held her wine glass and walked confidently

the situation very amusing. It seemed like they had long since gone their separate ways

Atticus. She leaned against him and glanced at me with

to be in good spirits, Ms. Chloe. It appears you've taken quite an interest in

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

Liora raised

"Why would a smart, stable, gentlemanly man like him marry a woman so morally corrupt and trashy like yourself?

plastered on a fake smile and looked at Atticus, tilting her head toward him. "My husband has loved me for a decade. You're still loyal and no one can seduce you. Isn't that

almost made me throw the wine in

and lowered his gaze at her. Self-awareness is the most valuable quality a person can have. You don't even have that. Chloe is overestimating you, Liøra. You'll end up ruined one day without even knowing how you

commented, "Looks like you have a hard time

him, patting his sleeve lightly. Liora was clearly angry when he said, "Yeah, I don't mind loving you

in bewilderment, asking,

you're thinking!" Atticus replied, looking at Liora. "I'll escort