Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom novel Chapter 195

Chapter 195 The Praises

However, before we reached Atticus, I spotted Maddox talking to an older man. I squeezed Ryan’s arm and said, “That man is Maddox O’Connell. Let me say hi to him first.”

I went over to him with a smile, and he recognized me immediately. “Good evening, Ms. Chloe.”

“It’s a pleasure to see you again, sir.” I maintained a respectful demeanor. “I haven’t had the chance to thank you for what you did that evening.”

Calling him “sir” instead of Mr. Maddox was a deliberate move on my part.

“Don’t mention it,” he replied. “Allow me to introduce you to Mr. Mercer

Cole.”

Only then did I realize the person he was speaking to was Atticus’s father.

“Nice to meet you, sir. I’m Chloe from Tanum Corporation.”

Mercer gave Maddox a puzzled look, surprised that he’d introduce someone like me to him. However, het soon laughed. “Oh, Tanum Corporation? You’re that young lady who founded it, huh?”

I smiled. I’m surprised that you’ve heard of us. We’re nobodies here.”

Mercer seemed to be in his 60s, but he was in great shape and sported a rosy complexion. His hearty laughter drew attention, and Maddox’s presence only added to the effect.

Noticing our interaction, Atticus quickly turned and made his way toward us.

“We were all nobodies once, young lady. Not to mention that this is a male–dominafed industry. You’ve done well.” Mercer then told Maddox, “She’s amazing. There aren’t many female bosses in our line of

work.”

I wasn’t sure if Mercer was trying to impress Maddox.

“Yes, she conducts her business with integrity. I’m impressed,‘ Maddox replied.

“I’m flattered,” I responded, engaging in small talk with them before introducing Ryan.

“I’m glad you could join us, Ms. Chloe, Atticus said as he joined me by my side. “Dad, they’re handling the

duplexes at Grandeur Grove.”

“Ah, I see. You should work with her more often. Working with people of integrity can save us a lot of

“Weren’t they supposed to be competitors?”

“That’s the spirit. I’ve heard that Mr. Atlas is no ordinary man.”

I nodded at Maddox and Mercer before taking a step back with Ryan. I didn’t want to draw undue

attention to myself. Meanwhile, Ryan spotted the CEO of Heartland Estates and went over to greet him.

Matthew appeared next to me. He watched Atticus chat with Atlas and said, “You and Atlas almost got

1. me. See that? He has a girlfriend, so don’t embarrass yourself.”

I glanced at him with a half–smile, then turned and walked away to join Ryan. Halfway there, I was

stopped by several women. “You’re Chloe Hartz, aren’t you?”

That woman who spoke was well–dressed and attractive, but she looked at me snobbishly.

“Hi, I’m Chloe. May I know-

“Liora Thompson.” Her cold voice was tinged with arrogance.

Liora Thompson? I thought for a moment. Thompson. Could she be…