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

So, it was Harmony. But she was no longer the same Harmony. She seemed to have become more cunning,

lively conversation with Oliver, displaying what seemed

Liora noticed us. She smiled as she held her wine glass and walked confidently toward

her, 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 the appearance of a regular

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

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

for quite some time now, and we're close friends who can talk about anything. But I've

raised an

gentlemanly man like him marry a woman so morally corrupt and trashy like yourself? I really feel sorry for

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

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

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

like you have a hard

gently removed Liora's arm from around him, patting his sleeve lightly. Liora was clearly angry when he said, "Yeah, I

stared at Atticus in bewilderment,

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