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?"

her in when she 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

the same Harmony. She seemed to have become more cunning,

engaged in lively conversation

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

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

with Atticus. She leaned

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

other for quite some time now, and we're close

Liora raised

man like him marry a woman so morally corrupt and trashy like yourself? I

her head toward him. "My husband has loved me for a decade. You're still loyal and no

the wine in her face. Only that

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 got there. Do

have a hard time

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

bewilderment, asking,

Atticus replied, looking at Liora.