Beyond the Divorce

I slept through the night until early the next morning. If my growling stomach hadn't wokenup, I might have kept sleeping.

I searched for my phone everywhere but couldn't find it. I gave up, figuring they must have taken it away after I fell asleep to avoid disturbing me.

Hunger finally droveto get up after lazing around, staring at the ceiling with heavy eyes. I quickly washed up and went downstairs for breakfast.

Grace discreetly approached me, asking in a hushed tone, "Why did she hit you?" "Don't worry about it. She just loses it every tshe seestalking to your son," I said casually. I didn't want her to be concerned.

"Then just ignore her. That cursed woman will get her comeuppance eventually. Her heart is wicked, and God will deal with her! My son is unfortunate to have her!" I shook my head repeatedly and staggered into the kitchen. While eating, I thought about yesterday's events. There was a limit to what one could endure.

Melanie's slap gavea new perspective. It may be tforto take action.

Taking away Avalon Hills now should be a significant blow to Liora. Seeing the lucrative opportunity slip away, it would devastate her.

I had little tto dwell on them.

After breakfast, I went back upstairs to change, and I took a moment to kiss my two little princesses before heading straight to the office.

On the way, I called Grayson, asking him to cto my office later. I needed to kickstart my plan ahead of schedule.

Carol was already in the office, looking surprised to seeso early. She followedinto the office and asked, "Chlo, why are you here so early today?" "There's something I need to take care of! Anything special happened yesterday?" I asked as I sat down. "I slept like a log!" "Nothing special happened. Mr. Ryan handled everything. You were just too tired. You should relax and get srest." Carol poureda glass of water. "But today, there is something special." I looked up at Carol, puzzled. "What's happening today?" Just as I spoke, someone knocked on the door. Carol hurriedly went to open it, and to my surprise, it was Lauren.

Only then did I remember that today was Lauren's first day on the job. Copyright Nôv/el/Dra/ma.Org.

I exclaimed in joy, rushing out to hug her. "Welcaboard! From now on, we're truly in this together." She responded sincerely, "I'll catch up as soon as possible!" I released her, scrutinizing her appearance. She wore a sharp, professional outfit with a hairstyle, exuding a poaura.

Just then, Grayson walked in. Seeing Lauren, he involuntarily paused, I thinking I was in a meeting. He quickly said to me, "I'll cback later!" , ŚwI quickly stopped him. "Don't leave! Look at who it is!" Grayson took a closer look at Lauren and smiled. "Oh, it's Ms. Lauren!" "Since you're both here, I want to discuss something. I'm thinking of advancing our plan." Grayson, catching on, furrowed his brows. "Regarding the Muborough matter?" "Yes, after weighing the pros and cons, I feel the timing is right.

Currently, Liora is challenging Matthew She wishes to use phase two of Avalon Hills to negotiate terms with him and gain control of Ardora. I believe it's tto catch her off guard." Grayson gavea skeptical look. "I'd have to check with Mr. Ryan if he has the contract under control on their end." "There shouldn't be any issues, and I'll ask Atticus to work behind the scenes," I confidently reassured him.

Lauren looked at me. "If Atticus lends his support, there shouldn't be a problem. Do you trust him?" "We have a mutually beneficial cooperation," I said cryptically.