Beyond the Divorce

I smiled. "Really? I suppose it's an honor for me to meet Mr. Benedict today. How lucky am I?"

Michelle immediately came over and wrapped her arm around my shoulder, excitedly saying, "You're absolutely right, Chloe! Mr. Benedict is the CEO of Havenhill Corporation. Do you know Havenhill? He practically has a say in everything."

I replied decisively, "I've never heard of it."

The air grew awkward. Michelle responded quickly, "You don't know Havenhill? I can't believe it, Chloe. You're in the business world, and you don't even know Havenhill?"

"Yeah, that's why you're disappointed. I've told you before, I'm just in construction, and I'm a complete country bumpkin. How would I know anything? I don't even know who the big shots are."

I just wanted to get out of this situation quickly as my 7 o'clock appointment was the real deal. Staying here with them wouldn't get me anything.

Benedict seemed displeased when he heard what I said. "Your friend doesn't seem very knowledgeable, Michelle. She's ignorant, and it seems like she's looking down on us."

He made a sarcastic remark, and Tyler couldn't hide his discomfort. He immediately looked at Michelle with a sinister gleam in his eyes.

Just then, the waiter knocked on the door to serve the dishes, breaking the awkward atmosphere. However, none of them spoke.

After the waiters finished serving the dishes, Michelle quickly reached for a bottle of wine and skillfully opened it. She poured a glass for Benedict, then walked to my side, filling my glass as well. She patted my shoulder and said, "Since you're here, Chloe, just go with the flow. Have a drink with Mr. Benedict for my sake."

She finished speaking and grabbed my shoulder hard, hinting that I should cooperate with her.

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could that be Mr. Benedict? It's

normal for her not to know. She

used to be a housewife and took

care of her children at home. Sheet

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only started working recently

because of her divorce and the dispute over property. It hasn't been long since she started. There's no way she'd learn everything in such a short time!"

She seemed to be defending me on the surface, but in reality, she was using the opportunity to reveal my background to them, with a tone of both sympathy and disdain.

"But she does know Atlas. Don't lower yourself to her level, alright? Come on, Mr. Benedict. Chloe will have a drink with you, and everything will be fine, okay?"

The men immediately scrutinized me, waiting for my reaction.

Then, Michelle looked down at me condescendingly and said, "Don't be a party pooper, Chloe."

"Since I've ruined everyone's mood, I

think I'll take my leave. Michelle is right. I'm just a housewife, and I really don't understand these things at all. tapologize. You all enjoy your dinner. I need to go home to take care

of my kid."

I reached for my bag, intending to stand up, but Michelle pressed me back down.

I involuntarily looked at her and muttered, "What are you doing?"

Michelle quickly glanced at the men. "Don't disappoint us, Chloe. Mr. Benedict has pushed aside many social engagements to meet you. You wanted to change the time, and we accommodated you, didn't we? Benedict is a big shot, but he was willing to do that for you. How could you leave without having a couple of drinks? What are you saying? We're not good enough for you, is that it?"

Her face suddenly turned cold. Before she could speak again, Tyler expressed his displeasure.