Beyond the Divorce

"If I were interested, I could have taken over Ardora long ago," I scoffed. "I have better things to do."

Atticus chuckled. "Looks like Matthew has woken up. This is a good thing, at least for you."

"Yes, you're right," I said calmly, suddenly remembering something. I smiled and told Atticus, "I want to tell you something. The follow-up design for San Cosbech is in progress!" Atticus laughed. "I was right."

"It seems you understand your opponent well. I can rest easy now."

After chatting for a while, we hung up. Carol walked in again and poured me a cup of coffee.

"Don't forget about the cocktail party today, Chloe."

"What cocktail party?"

"The business networking event for the second half of the year," Carol reminded me.

"Oh," I replied unenthusiastically. "I won't go. It won't benefit us. It's a waste of time, and I need to go home and spend time with Ava tonight."

that Liora will be

perked up.

informed me. "Someone around

What is she doing? Is she up to something now after being quiet

and asked, "Who's up to

There's a business networking cocktail party today, and I gave news that she's attending." Carol explained

"There are two invites, right? We'll

looked at Lauren.

she had been 'quiet' for a long time. Since the death of Oliver's wife, she hadn't publicly appeared at any events like this. It surprised me that she wanted

chuckled. "Alright. We'll

I left work early and went to a salon for a makeover, where she tidied up her short hair. After

thing I saw a nice dress a few

of all the clothes and accessories Oliver had gotten her. Not a single item

we wear suits? To be honest, a pantsuit would suit your current hairstyle and temperament so well!" I suggested. Since it

looked at me. "Do

than okay," I