Ch. 561..570

Beyond the Divorce Chapter 561-Ryan sprang to his feet, shieldingas tea splashed onto his back. He let out a muffled groan.

There were gasps in the conference room. I quickly checked on Ryan, relieved that the water wasn't too hot.

Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt I pushed Ryan away, slamming the table and startling everyone. Even Nelson trembled, his eyes flickering as he looked at me.

"This is outrageous! I did not expect such uncivilized behavior from Bourdamun managers. It's no surprise that Bourdamun has been stuck in the past. It is stifling Orlinda's entire economy. It's all because of people with narrow minds like you!" My words left everyone in the room stunned, especially Nelson's people, who turned pale.

Nelson had acted like a tyrant and becthe unquestioned ruler.

"How dare you speak tolike that, you little brat? You've gone too far!" He yelled it while pointing at me.

"Security! Restrain her. She's out of control," he barked. "Unbelievable! Tell me, where did she cfrom? She couldn't have had a good upbringing if she's that rude." His yelling echoed in the conference room, and even his people dared not breathe. Swere subtly signaling tonot to confront him.

I sneered as Nelson did not scare me. I just didn't think his methods were right. He had beca tyrant in Bourdamun, believing he owned everything.

Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm "You're a classic example of an uneducated person!" I retorted, turning his words against him.

I had seen through Nelson. The more respect someone showed him, the more arrogant he became. He was convinced that he was right and that he could control everything.

"Mr. Noah might have indulged you but I have no reason to tolerate this uncivilized behavior. I know how to treat the elderly with morals and manners. But you?" I coldly scoffed. "I've been putting up with your arrogance because of your age, but resorting to physical violence? That just cost you all my respect. You're hindering Bourdamun's O development." I glanced at Noah, subtly questioning, "Does Bourdamun or Orlinda take precedence? Is he more important to you than Bourdamun's progress?" My words resonate with the people below. Even a young clerk secretly gavea thumbs-up. Noah, too, calmed down.

"Mr. Noah, I can drop the discussion on this project, but I need clarity on this principle. Call the CEO! Let's see if his age alone makes him qualified, or if our world-famous qualifications stack up against Bourdamun's local construction team. My voice was loud, and my words were articulate. I leaned on our qualifications. The ATL Empire's design institute boasted true global recognition.

"If the CEO says Tanum is not qualified to take over this project, I will take my elite team and leave!" After my declaration, I sat down and stared assertively at the former authority figure.

Noah caught my implication and seemed surprised. Perhaps he hadn't anticipated such strength from a seemingly delicate young woman.

Witnessing Noah actually reaching for the phone, Nelson scrambled to regain control. "Outrageous…"

Beyond the Divorce Chapter 561

 

Beyond the Divorce Chapter 562-Noah felt more confident after seeing how I dealt with Nelson's stubbornness. It was as if I had set an example for him.

He gazed sternly at Nelson and declared, "Mr. Nelson, you're disrupting my work. I was sent here to work, not to be commanded by one person. Since you have retired, you no longer have decision-making authority." Noah finally found his rhythm. He stopped smiling and looked calm and serious.

"If you have reasonable suggestions, I welcthem. But it's unacceptable for you to interfere with the work this way." I realized that everyone could shine once they found their stride. Noah's eloquence was impressive.

Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt "As a senior, you should know how to help those below you. Mr. Nelson, the way you're acting is against the law and hurting the economy. Under my influence, Noah rebuked Nelson's actions.

"I need to contact the higher-ups since I bear this responsibility. If you want to get in the way, I will ask my bosses what they think. Should decisions about everyday work be made based on your instructions or mine? "If the higher-ups say it's your decision, then I will resign on the spot." His voice was unquestionable.

After saying that, he dialed the phone. I knew that he was calling Arthur.

If Noah told Arthur what was going on, he would give a simple answer. I had faith in Arthur's firm authority.

I watched Nelson's furious expression. It seemed like he couldn't believe what was happening. Perhaps he was used to having everything go his way, and now someone was openly challenging him.

Noah activated the speakerphone and placed the phone on the conference table as soon as Arthur answered.

Then he reported the current work progress, discussed the project, and emphasized Nelson's presence in the meeting room.

Nelson started claiming that Noah had performed poorly and should not have entrusted Bourdamun's project to an external company.

Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm Noah tactfully added, "Mr. Nelson is now causing a commotion in the meeting room." Nelson immediately yelled, "You're making stuff up. I just wanted to remind you that Bourdamun's people should handle Bourdamun's new development for the best results." This time, Noah didn't back down. Perhaps he felt there was no turning back. Now that the call was connected, he had no way out and could only go forward bravely.

He boldly confronted Nelson.

"Mr. Nelson, do you still want to quibble? You have disrupted our meeting, hindered the signing, and even injured the general manager of the other party. Is this what you call a reminder?" Arthur immediately erupted in anger upon hearing this. Everyone could hear a loud thud on the table through the phone. "Nelson, you have a lot of nerve!" Then, Arthur said to Noah, "Proceed with the meeting as usual. He has already reported this project to his superiors. Bourdamun's local construction qualifications need to meet the standards for this project. "The qualifications are unsuitable for such a project because Bourdamun's new district will be developed into a new economic landmark for Orlinda. So, this project is of utmost importance. It is not chile's play, and the superiors have approved it." His words reverberated strongly through the room, and I let out a sigh of relief. Nelson could not stop the contract from being signed, no matter what he did.

I exchanged a glance with Ryan, joy flashing in our eyes.

"If Nelson dares to get in the way of the meetings again, the local public safety agency can take control of it.

"I will report it to my superiors. I have received instructions from the higher-ups, and the carefully designed blueprint will be submitted for approval." Everyone showed relieved smiles.

Nelson turned pale, but he did not expect what happened next to be worse.

Beyond the Divorce Chapter 563-Arthur's tone was sharp as he continued, "Bourdamun has been dragging the progress in Orlinda. Do we really need to make another wrong decision in this matter?" Emphasizing Bourdamun's backwardness was like slapping Nelson in the face, especially since Bourdamun had always been under his management.

"Noah, you were chosen from a pool of talents and sent to Bourdamun. I hope you don't fall short of everyone's expectations. Build Bourdamun up and turn its fortune around." Arthur's encouragement gave Noah enormous support.

Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt "Nelson is retired and has no right to interfere in any operational decisions. How dare he barge into an important work meeting to obstruct the project? "To determine whether this is being manipulated behind the scenes, I authorize Noah to report to the public security agency, conduct an investigation, and gather evidence. I don't care who it is. They'll be dealt with according to the law." I was left speechless. Arthur immediately foresaw the chain reaction and gave explicit instructions. It appeared that I had unintentionally given Noah a boost, effectively resolving his concerns.

I must say, I was quite a lucky star. Arthur's words were like Noah's weapon.

As Arthur's instructions continued over the phone, Nelson's face grew increasingly pale, and his hands trembled non-stop.

I stared at him, and he scrutinized me. His eyes were filled with hostility, but he was powerless to change the situation.

After Noah ended the call, he remained humble and said, "Mr. Nelson, this is the directive from the higher-ups. I believe there's no need forto repeat it. Letarrange for someone to send you home." Noah's secretary rushed in as if he needed to speak with Noah.

He looked at the secretary. "Say it." The secretary shuddered. "Mr. Noah, there's a group of people causing trouble outside. They have banners and brought a lot of reporters making a scene." Content belongs to ŚwEveryone's eyes involuntarily turned toward Nelson. This was definitely his move.

Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm Noah turned to Nelson and asked, "Mr. Nelson, I presthese areét I your people? Do you want them to leave on your orders, or should I call the police and have them handle it?" Nelson was visibly angered this time.

you've stood up, trembling. "Noah, how got snerve. Fine, you treat your elders!" S He scoffed coldly and hobbled toward the exit.

is Noah was still considerate, immediately instructing his secretary, "Have someone escort him hand make sure he gets there safely." The secretary promptly followed orders and left.

Just as the people in the conference room sighed in relief, the secretary returned in a hurry.

He said, "N-Not good, Mr. Noah! M-Mr. Nelson fainted." This sentence scared all of us. We stood up and walked outside.

No matter what, he was still an older man who had just left this building. If something happened, it would be hard to explain.

We walked outside the office building, only to see Nelson lying motionless in front of those demonstrators.

Beyond the Divorce Chapter 564-Quite a few people were gathered in front of the office building. Many surrounded Nelson, patting his back and chest while shouting. I had no idea what was going on. As our group rushed out of the office building, one of the demonstrators immediately stood up and pointed toward us. He seemed to be the leader. "You guys are unbelievable! How dare you push an old man like this to the edge? He's a living monument of Bourdamun, and you treat him like this?" The man looked fierce and spoke as if trying to assert dominance. I looked at Nelson, who lay motionless, allowing people to pound on him without responding. Something seemed suspicious. If there was a real problem, would they stay so calm? "Noah, you've only been here briefly and want to establish dominance in Bourdamun. Dream on!" The man's words seemed excessive and didn't sit well with me. Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt I took a look at the arrogant man who was shouting. He was tall and resembled Nelson. If I guessed correctly, he might be Nelson's son. To my surprise, standing next to him was someone I recognized. He had once visited my office in Foswood to discuss a project. It was the sweaty and unkempt Jeremiah. I immediately grasped the situation. That was why Jeremiah asserted confidently that he had secured the project and insisted on Bourdamun's people developing the new district. The origin of these ideas was right here. There was strickery going on among them. Jeremiah also noticed me, expressing a bit of surprise. His small eyes scrutinizedfor a while. I looked right back at him, and my mind started spinning. Chad Terrell and Nelson Nerrell. If Chad was Jeremiah's cousin, Nelson had to be related to Chad,possibly an uncle. Jeremiah and Nelson were clearly related. The relationships were complicated, but one thing was sure- Nelson was working for the sake of his family, which was why he went to such lengths. It seemed Nelson was indeed the master of Bourdamun. It was no wonder his son and nephew were so oppressive. That was also why Jeremiah's information waso accurate. He had an insider. I had underestimated him. Seeing Jeremiah looking at me, I couldn't help but sneer. I felt nauseous. When I got back, I would have to disinfect my couch thoroughly. Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm Noah had already arranged for someone to call an ambulance from the hospital. This was a good idea. Whether he was ill or not, this would give Nelson a way out. I walked to Noah and briefly whispered about their interpersonal relationship to him. I wanted him to be prepared to conduct a targeted investigation. I was sure that each of them would hit its mark. It was indeed a stroke of luck. Before he could call the cops, a swarm of them appeared in front of the office building, encircling the protesters. "Noah, you are ruthless with your dirty tricks!" exclaimed the tall man. “My father has given his heart and soul to Bourdamun, and this is how you treat him?" The people who had cwith him were initially arrogant, but seeing the situation, they becmuch more subdued. The man continued to shout, "Alright, so you still want to climb the ranks arrogantly? You're dreaming! I'll show you today where you went wrong. I'll put an end to your career!"

Beyond the Divorce Chapter 565-The man's words surprised me. This wasn't just arrogance he was threatening Noah.

Noah had left the chaotic scene to the cops and was on the phone with Arthur, reporting the events.

Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt Nelson was still unconscious when he was lifted into the ambulance. He had no intention of waking up here, and no one could rouse him. Before leaving, Jeremiah gavea meaningful look. Schemer! It was getting late, and Noah had to apologize. We had no choice but to stay in Bourdamun for the night and sign the contract the next day. Since we were already here, I had to follow Noah's arrangements. We checked into the Bourdamun Hotel, the city's pride and joy. According to the initial plan, I would've been able to return to Foswood today. But fate had other plans.

After taking care of our accommodation, Noah returned to his office. I could not help but sigh as I watched him hurry away.

Doing a good job was unexpectedly tricky, even for someone in his position. It took grit and a strong sense of composure.

Thinking about Nelson's performance today, I knew his reach was deep. Otherwise, he wouldn't dare to barge into our meeting so recklessly.

It demonstrated Nelson's autocratic behavior. He truly had becthe ruler of Bourdamun.

Noah's secretary was sent to my room, and he asked if we needed anything.

Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm I wanted to ask him a few questions, so I warmly gestured for him to sit.

"Are you Aidan? Are you a Bourdamun local?" He looked at me, growing bashful. "Yes, I'm a local, born and raised!" It seemed he was an old-timer in the company.

"You've been working in the office building all this time?" I motioned for him to sit again. "Take a break! We don't have anything urgent right now. Just stay here for a while." "Thank you, Ms. Chloe! Are you from Foswood? Your accent doesn't sound like it!" "I'm originally from Northum, then moved to Foswood. It's been many years. guess I'm considered a focal now!"+said, noticing him relaxing. "Did you work here before Nelson retired? You must know him well." "I know him fairly well," Aidan answered, looking a bit regretful. "Everyone knows him. He's like the landlord of Bourdamun, so who wouldn't know him?" He chuckled after his somewhat awkward statement. When he realized I was curious about Nelson, he looked athesitantly, as if debating whether or not to tell me. "I was just curious. He's such a resolute speaker." I smiled lightly, trying to ease his concerns.

Only then did he tellthat the tall man was named Martin Terrell.

He was Nelson's eldest son and a prominent figure in Bourdamun. Martin controlled various industries in Bourdamun and ran substantial "businesses." Anyone trying to do something in Bourdamun wouldn't dare to offend Martin. He had several people under his command and was never short of business opportunities.

I understood what the secretary was getting at. What he called business was practically market bullying. It was just that no one dared to confront him directly.

Who would risk offending someone like him? * Privacy

Beyond the Divorce Chapter 566-Aidan, the assistant, toldthat Martin had two sons and a daughter. The latter had sent his younger son, Corey, abroad for education while Kimberly, his daughter, was also overseas.

However, she was reckless and unruly. Among Martin's three children, his second son was a medical doctor, whom Nelson was proud of.

Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt Aidan was hesitant when discussing things concerning Nelson. However, the former let down his guard and began gossiping withwhen he noticed my curious and friendly attitude.

"Although Mr. Nelson has contributed to Bourdamun, his son caused quite a stir. Martin's actions angered everyone, but they dared not speak up. Despite Bourdamun not being as prosperous, the Terrells were not short on money." Aidan seemed resentful as he continued, "We thought we could have a fresh start with Mr. Nelson's retirement. However, he has constantly meddled and suppressed Noah since passing the torch." I asked, "Didn't anyone complain about Nelson?" "No one dared to. Mr. Nelson would know about it before anyone could even say anything," Aidan described it tically, which showed it was the truth.

I was shocked, not expecting things to run so deep. Meanwhile, Jeremiah's unkempt and sweaty appearance cto mind. No wonder he was so arrogant.

"Whenever Bourdamun's residents finally had hope, Mr. Nelson would interfere. Everyone cursed him privately. They knew they couldn't do anything as long as Mr. Nelson was still alive. He always pressured whoever cto lead us into quitting." I couldn't help but smile at Aidan's words. I understood his helplessness.

He noticed my smile and said, "Don't laugh, Ms. Chloe. I'm only telling the truth. I knew you were different and pretty bold, unlike the people of Bourdamun." I jokingly remarked, "How'd you know that?" "Well, you were the first who dared confront Mr. Nelson so openly. I admire you for that. I'll quit if things don't work out. I've been wanting to explore the world anyway. I only stayed back after hearing about the new district. Otherwise, I would have left long ago." I was surprised, asking, “Do you plan on working elsewhere?" Aidan responded, "Many young people from here have already left. I would have joined them if my parents didn't pressure me. Since there wasn't much development here, it caused a rapid decline in Bourdamun's population." His reasons surprised me. However, it made sense why most sought better opportunities elsewhere, considering Bourdamun's proximity to Foswood.

I agreed with Aidan's sentiment, "There are more opportunities out there, after all." Aidan continued, "Those with connections beyond Bourdamunzor had help have already left. Now, houses here are worthless. The more open-minded ones no longer wanted their houses and simply left." Content belongs to św"What? Really?" I feigned surprise, encouraging him to share more.

Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm "Everyone here considers this place an endless pit for the current generation and many more to come." I couldn't help but chuckle, saying, "The Terrells are that arrogant, huh? Has no one questioned them?" Aidan said disdainfully, "Who would dare? The family established a solid presence here after making smoney. Besides, those who offend them and can't escape would face severe consequences.

"We thought things would finally improve after he retired, but uh… As you can see, it's gotten worse." I felt helpless after hearing Aidan's words. It seemed Bourdamun faced a real problem. It made sense why no one touched this land or fought to develop this place. I had assumed it was because others weren't interested. It seemed I was wrong and had underestimated this place.

Aidan realized I was in my thoughts and knew he had said too much, so he got up to leave. Before that, he nervously said, "Ms. Chloe, just consider my words a story. Perhaps I've said too much." I saw him regretfully scratching his head and reassured him, "You're overthinking it. Don't worry, okay? I was just listening to a story and won't tell anyone about it." "You're right. Please do just that," Aidan reminded me.

I nodded, saying, "Absolutely." Finally, he felt relieved and smiled before leaving my room.

Beyond the Divorce Chapter 567-When Aidan left, I considered discussing this with Ryan. However, I decided otherwise because Ryan had been abroad for many years and might not understand the intricate relationships involved.

I wanted to tackle this project regardless of Bourdamun's situation. I wouldn't allow a minor issue to influence my decision because I owed it to Atlas, who had paved the way for me. I refused to believe Nelson could overpower the big shots.

Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt Suddenly, my phone rang. I was surprised to see Atlas's non my phone. I smiled and answered, "It seems we do have a telepathic connection. You called as soon as I thought of you." I knew my words had pleased him as he asked, "Did you really think about me?" I playfully replied, "What do you think? I wanted to talk to you more yesterday but couldn't. You passed out, and I thought it was because of your injury. Thank goodness the doctor said you were just exhausted." Atlas chuckled, "Hmm, it pained you to seelike that, huh? How did the negotiations go?" I replied solemnly, "I need to discuss something with you." I narrated everything about Bourdamun in detail to Atlas. He fell silent before saying, "Rest assured, I'll take care of these things." I responded, "We must gather as much evidence as possible to expose Nelson's misdeeds. I fear someone might use this against us if we don't. Tonight's the perfect tfor us to buffer the situation.

"Otherwise, there might be future troubles if we sign the contract. Nelson's influence runs too deep, and the slightest negligence could hinder us." My words weren't exaggerated, especially since we didn't know much about Bourdamun. I knew we had underestimated the difficulty of achieving our goals.

"Martin specializes in such things, so investigating us is elementary for him. We must prepare ourselves just in case." I suspected Martin would try probing into our background.

I knew Jeremiah wouldn't play dumb, either, since he was Martin's lapdog. I even thought Jeremiah's previous visit might have been part of their plan.

Afterward, I considered Grayson's performance in this issue. He had 1.n handled it poorly because he didn't investigate their relationship thoroughly. However, it was also challenging for Grayson if Martin intended to keep things hidden.

Upon hearing my analysis, Atlas praised, “Hmm, it seems my clever girl has learned to strategize." His words madeproud of myself. I chuckled, saying, "I learned from the best. You might leaveif I didn't use my brain." "I could never. I'd treasure you dearly, even if you were an idiot." Atlas's tone was indulgent, acouldn't help but think of Stella's words. Content belongs to ŚwS She had subtly implied that I was Atlas's pawn. Even if I were, I was willing to be one. I said a little impatiently, "I still have much to ask you." "What is it? Don't hesitate to questionat any time," he playfully replied.

Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm "That's not important, but Martin and Nelson are. If we don't remove those stumbling blocks, they might trip us up," I said.

"Then, let's remove that father-son duo. If you've learned to strategize, I must support you," Atlas responded.

I mischievously said, "So this is what you call strategizing? It's more like preparing for danger. I didn't cto Bourdamun for defeate cto fulfill my dreams." "Do they have the guts to oppose you?” Atlas uttered fiercely.

I giggled, "It's just an example." "Okay, then I'll help make your dreams ctrue," Atlas chuckled.

Beyond the Divorce Chapter 568-Atlas and | chatted a little longer before finally hanging up. Although he was influential, we were in Martin's territory. Still, | knew my chances of failure were nearly zero with Atlas’s support.

With Atlas’s assurance, | felt relaxed and visited Ryan's room. Indeed, Ryan was busy discussing contract matters with Adrian and the legal team. As expected, Ryan was cautious and meticulous regarding business.

After a short while, Arthur called, and | hurried back to my room to give him a detailed report. Of course, he gavea few instructions afterward. | realized he knew everything about Nelson's misdeeds.

When | ended the call with Arthur, someone knocked on my door. | thought it was Ryan and the others, but | was surprised to see Jeremiah instead. It seemed he was well-informed since he knew which room | was in.

Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt | asked arrogantly, “What brings you here?” He noticed my hand was still on the door, not intending to let him in. He felt uneasy and looked at my hand several times. | figured I'd need to change rooms if | let him in.

Jeremiah smiled meaningfully but seemed hesitant about entering. He grinned and said, “Ms. Chloe, it’s rare for you to visit Bourdamun. Since I'm a local, it wouldn't be right if | didn’t show you shospitality.” | rejected him indifferently, “There's no need for that, but thanks anyway. Firstly, we don’t have social connections, let alone a partnership, so | have no reason to accept your hospitality. Secondly, it's inconvenient forto accept any invitations since |

brought my team here.” Jeremiah’s expression darkened when | rejected his invitation. He said, “It seems you don’t respectenough, Ms. Chloe.” I gave him an unyielding gaze, not bothering to explain myself. “You can interpret it that way if you'd like.” Jeremiah grew annoyed, and his gaze beccolder. “You have character, Ms. Chloe.” | knew he didn’t initiate this invitation and that it was Martin's idea instead. After all, the latter wouldn't give up on Bourdamun’s new district, especially not to an outsider like me. | figured Martin was concerned aboutand Noah.

Therefore, | had no intention of dealing with Jeremiah. It would have been a different story if Martin wanted to inviteout. |

genuinely wanted to hear what Martin had to say about handling this issue.

Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm | looked at Jeremiah disdainfully and asked, “Is there anything else?” He knew he had failed just from my expression, so he composed himself and said, “It's fine if you think I'm unfit to show my hospitality toward you, Ms. Chloe. But what if Mr. Martin had cinstead?” | noticed a trace of arrogance in his expression as he spoke. It was as if Martin was the king of Bourdamun. Although the Terrells were substantial figures here, Martin was nothing to me.

| feigned ignorance and asked in surprise, “Mr. Martin. I'm not sure which one you're referring to.” | wanted to force Jeremiah to be more specific.

Beyond the Divorce Chapter 569-Indeed, Jeremiah couldn't resist my assertive demeanor. He looked displeased, saying, "Mr. Martin Terrell, of course." I scoffed and asked, "Do I know that person? Why would he extend an invitation to me? Mr. Jeremiah, you know I don't attend random gatherings, right? There must be a reason for the invitation. Your cousin Chad knows it, too." My attitude left Jeremiah at a loss as he glanced at me. “Ms. Chloe, I suggest you think twice before making a regretful decision." I frowned at his words and retorted, "Are you threatening me?" I knew he was merely Martin's middle-man. Jeremiah would fail if he couldn't secure my attendance. As expected, he becapprehensive toward my displeasure. "Ms. Chloe, please don't misunderstand me.

"Mr. Marting doesn't invite just anyone for a meal. If anyone else wishes to dine with him, they must have the right connections. He's doing more than enough by taking the initiative, so I advise you not to be unappreciative." I raised a brow and offered him a chance to convince me, "How arrogant of him. You should know I don't succumb to such tactics. So, what's his reason for invitingfor a meal?" "He…" Jeremiah paused before continuing, "You'll know once you meet him. It'll work to your advantage, Ms. Chloe." "You should leave." I noticed Jeremiah refused to reveal anything more. I pretended to close the door, and he stopped it. He said with a resigned tone, "It's to discuss the project." I feigned ignorance, asking, "What project? I'm not here to collaborate with others this time. Sorry about that." Irritated, Jeremiah clicked his tongue. I knew he was cursingunder his breath.

He felt compelled to clarify, "It's about the project you wanted to finalize today." I smiled-it seemed I had guessed correctly.

"The project we discussed today, huh? I'm currently dealing with Mr. Noah, so why is Mr. Martin getting involved? Who is he? Can he lead the project?" My attitude irked Jeremiah, and he sneered before glancing atslyly. "Hmph, you underestimate him, Ms. Chloe. Don't be so arrogant if you want the project." I noticed the twas right, asking, "Where will it be?" When I relented, Jeremiah perked up and said, "That's the right choice! A wise person always understands practicality and never suffers from losses. We'll see you in Acacia Hall at Feusaka Hotel at six in the evening." "You can go now," I said as I slammed the door shut. Immediately after, I wondered who would be the most suitable to bring with me. It would be great if Carol were here.

Amidst my thoughts, someone knocked on the door, and I opened it to see Jeremiah again. I instinctively frowned and coldly asked, "What else do you need?" He noticed my attitude had worsened and quickly smiled flatteringly. "I forgot to mention, Mr. Martin asks that you calone. There are certain things only-" Before he could finish, I slammed the door in his face. Since he wantedto go alone, I knew there was more to it. After sthought, I snorted and decided to go alone. After all, I wasn't afraid of Martin. A while later, began to have doubts. I needed to remain cautious against crafty men like Martin, regardless of my lack of fear. With that in mind, went to Ryan's room and asked Adrian, who was examining the contract, "Mr. Adrian, do you have a recording pen?" Adrian was surprised as he looked up atthoughtfully, "What do you need that for?" "I'll be attending a dinner tonight and might need it." I didn't beat around the busy.

Everyone here was clever enough to realize my need for the recording pen meant something fishy was about to happen.

Beyond the Divorce Chapter 570-Sure enough, Ryan asked, "What kind of dinner is it?" "Martin's hosting it. Also, he's Nelson's son. Martin wants to discuss sproject matters, so I thought it would be necessary to prepare for it," I spoke casually but startled Adrian and Ryan.

Ryan insisted, "I'll cwith you. You can't deal with them alone. I'm the company's general manager and have the right to participate in negotiations. You need me, especially since we're in a foreign place." Adrian agreed, "He's right, Ms. Chloe. We don't know how the people here, and safety is our priority." I sneered and dismissed their concerns, "You're overthinking it. Just because they're crafty doesn't mean I fear them. I think they want to negotiate the terms with me, so I'll talk to them. You're giving them too much credit. However, I still need to make preparations." Ryan glared at me, saying, "You're not allowed to be willful in this situation. We aren't in Foswood. While we might feel reassured back home, you must ensure your safety here. Tell them I'm coming with you. We won't talk if they refuse." His tone was firm, and his expression was severe. I understood he was genuinely concerned about me. After all, there had been frequent accidents involving us. However, I felt Martin and the others wouldn't harmbecause we were in Bourdamun. No one would dare do something extron their own turf.

I said, "You don't understand. Martin wants to discuss a substantial topic with me. He might avoid sharing details if you come." Ryan stared atin frustration. "You're right, I don't understand!" "Ryan, you might not understand, but Adrian does. This project is a rare opportunity for them, so they won't just let it go. Martin's eager to get involved, and I'm curious about his intentions." I looked at Adrian and earnestly continued, "It's an excellent opportunity to obtain strong evidence against them. I can't miss this chance, and they won't back off, either.

They want to control the project and then have the authority to Issign it. They want to give it tome nost, among others. That's why hey won't harm me," I turned to Ryan and asked, "Do you know the earliest source of information about his project?" Content belongs to ¡wHe shrugged, and I continued, "It cfrom their people, and I managed to secure it. Also, they neglected precautions againstbecause I'm a woman. They don't expectto dig into their plans." "Rest assured, Ryan. I must secure this project and proceed without lworries. I don't want to win the project and then be vulnerable. There's no turning back now. They just want to threatena little, but I doubt they dare hurt me." I analyzed the situation for Ryan and Adrian, "These people know what they can and cannot do. Otherwise, they wouldn't have negotiated Mefore securing the p and his people the Be they hete all the cards, but I've intercepted them. "Also, one of their guys has dealt with us before. It's that dirtbag named Jeremiah. He cto my room to inviteto dinner just now. Adrian, did you know Martin is Nelson's son?" "Oh?" Ryan and Adrian fell silent for a while.

Finally, Adrian looked up and suggested, "How about this? We can all go wherever you plan to meet, but Ryan and I will sit at a separate table. Then, we'll be around if anything happens.

"That's better than sitting here and worrying about you, right? Ryan and I need to have dinner anyway."