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

longer the same Harmony. She seemed to have

was engaged in lively conversation with Oliver, displaying what seemed like

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

amusing. It seemed like they had long since gone their separate ways and maintained the appearance of a regular

arms with Atticus. She leaned against him and glanced at me with a slightly

spirits, Ms. Chloe. It appears you've taken quite an

now, and we're close friends who can talk about anything. But I've always had one unanswered question,

Liora raised

smart, stable, gentlemanly man like him marry a woman so morally corrupt and trashy

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

made me throw the wine in her face. Only that would have satisfied

can have. You don't even have that. Chloe is overestimating you, Liøra. You'll end up ruined one day

commented, "Looks like you have a hard time as her

arm from around him, patting his sleeve lightly. Liora was clearly angry when he said,

Atticus in bewilderment, asking,

replied, looking at