Beyond the Divorce

After hearing her question, I smiled. "That's a tough question to answer."

"Oh?" Mia narrowed her eyes at me. "Just say what you think. I believe honesty is the best policy."

"You know that I've always been honest with you. You have a deeper understanding of human nature compared to us." I spoke frankly.

Mia's face stiffened for a moment.

I suppressed my smile and lightly said, "If I say I don't mind, it would be hypocritical. But if I say I do mind, it would make you uncomfortable since you're my guest. It looks like you're deliberately making things difficult for me."

I could tell that my response left Mia in a dilemma.

I had deliberately said that. Why did I have to pretend everything was fine and make her feel comfortable? She had already made blatant moves against me, but she was acting as if nothing had happened when she saw me. It was unreasonable for me to just smile and talk to her as if nothing was wrong.

eager for success, but I hadn't expected him to be so ruthless and cunning. He was willing to do anything that would benefit

of

aloof and arrogant exterior lay an ambitious heart. As the top lady of Foswood, she had enjoyed

the situation had become clear, continuing to behave as usual would be somewhat unfair. I couldn't give Mia the

think you're being too domineering, Chloe? Have you been influenced by your husband who always wants to be the best in everything? That

with us, since we're the younger generation.

Archie

become underhanded. It's not fair. Those who resort to anything

seems you're quite resentful." Mia looked at me. "Perhaps your

at Mia calmly. "But I'm someone who sees things

matter whether someone's trying to compete with Atlas or deal with me. To quote my husband Atlas, there's no chance of success.