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.

same Harmony. She seemed

lively conversation

as I was processing this revelation, Liora noticed us. She smiled as she held

like they had long since gone their separate ways and maintained the appearance of

reached out to link arms with Atticus. She leaned against him and glanced at me

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

offered a faint smile, nodding. "Oh, yes. Mr. Atticus and I have known each other for quite some time now, and we're close

Liora raised

realized that Liora had fallen for it, so I said, "Why would a smart, stable, gentlemanly man like him marry a woman so morally corrupt and

a moment, but she 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

almost made me throw the wine in her face.

You don't even have that. Chloe is overestimating you, Liøra. You'll end up ruined one day without even knowing

have a hard time as her

gently removed Liora's arm from around him, patting his sleeve lightly. Liora was clearly angry when he said, "Yeah, I don't mind loving you

in bewilderment, asking, "What

mean exactly what you're thinking!" Atticus replied, looking