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 disfigured. Liora took her in when she was at her lowest after the incident. She just returned from undergoing plastic surgery in another country. She's

was Harmony. But she was no longer the same

in lively conversation with Oliver,

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

neither did Atticus. We both watched her approach, finding the situation very amusing. It seemed like they had long since gone their separate ways

reached us and boldly reached out to link arms with Atticus. She leaned against him

It appears you've taken quite an interest in my husband," she remarked, her tone carrying a

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 question,

Liora raised

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

a fake smile and looked at Atticus, tilting her head toward him. "My husband has

throw the wine in her face.

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

like you have a

from around him, patting his sleeve lightly. Liora was

Atticus in bewilderment, asking, "What do

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