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Beyond the Divorce Chapter 571-Ryan immediately raised both hands in agreement.

"Alright, it's settled then. Where did you arrange to meet?" Seeing Ryan's eager demeanor, I compromised.

Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt Well, it might work out for the best, and at least I now have a clue. It was better to be safe than sorry.

"They askedto meet them at the Acacia Hall in the Feusaka Hotel at 6 p.m." Adrian clapped his hands. "Great! Let Aidan arrange for us to be at the Feusaka Hotel, too, closer to their private room." While we were planning for the evening, my phone rang again. Glancing down, I saw it was a call from Noah.

I guessed it was related to dinner. Indeed, that was the matter he wanted to discuss.

So, I explained my situation to Noah, being transparent about the invitation from Martin. I hid nothing, informing him I would be at the Feusaka Hotel.

After hearing my explanation, Noah fell silent for a moment.

Then he replied, "Ms. Chloe, in that case, you can go to the Feusaka Hotel. I'll arrange for someone to wait outside in case of any issues. We must ensure your safety." I found it amusing. Why were these people so paranoid? It was only a business meeting. Why were they so concerned when I, a woman, was not? Adrian noticed my expression and spoke seriously, "Don't underestimate them, Ms. Chloe. These are bold and reckless individuals. Anything could happen. It's better to be cautious to prevent any trouble. There's a reason behind our vigilance." I understood they were genuinely concerned about my safety. So, I nodded. "Alright, I'll take your advice. Better safe than sorry!" Ryan sighed in relief. "Chloe, you're too daring sometimes. I never saw you this way when you were young." I smirked. This guy was truly an old-school character.

Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm Ryan added, "We must be cautious with these people. They're audacious and do whatever they want." "Okay, let's go with this decision then!" I pretended to be obedient, avoiding any further worry from him.

After that, fealled Aidan and instructed him to arrange a spot for us at the Feusaka Hotel. Once everything was set, I took a cab to the hotel alone. Content belongs to ŚwWhen I arrived, I discovered it was pretty large and had an impressive design It featured arches and an imposing, antique-style sign. If appeared to be the most luxurious hotel in Bourdamun. With my bag in hand, I strolled in casually.

I wasn't worried. Instead, I was anticipating the Bourdamun landlords' tactics.

Someone was already waiting forwhen I entered. They asked softly, "Are you Ms. Chloe from Foswood?" I lifted my eyes and said, "Hmm, that's right." "Then, please followthis way," he gestured respectfully, leadingupstairs.

When we reached Acacia Hall, he knocked on the door and signaled forto enter.

I had timed my arrival perfectly at 6 p.m.

I looked around as I entered the private room. The interior desiwas indeed grand. It appeared to be high-end and comparable to the Feusaka Hotel in Foswood S Several people were already seated inside.

Beyond the Divorce Chapter 572-Jeremiah hurriedly walked over with a smile. "Oh! Ms. Chloe, you're punctual!" It seemed like he was in charge of hospitality today, just like when Chad took the lead in hosting me.

It amused me. These so-called cousins had no shin repeating the smistakes. It looked like Jeremiah was going to follow in Chad's footsteps today.

There was no way around it. What could I do when they just never learned? I looked closer. Four people were seated around a round table.

Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt In the main seat was Martin, and next to him was Chad. There was also someone I didn't recognize, but I figured he was one of their associates.

Jeremiah was pleased to see that I was punctual. He had efficiently handled things and successfully invited me. Moreover, I had calone.

"Ms. Chloe, I must introduce you to these people now that you're in Bourdamun." Jeremiah approached me, extending his hand. Without looking at him, I walked straight inside to the round table.

I glanced at the people at the table and greeted Chad with a nod. "Long tno see, Mr. Chad." Chad immediately stood up, and I graciously shook his hand.

"Ms. Chloe, it's indeed been a while. I never expected our reunion to be in Bourdamun. It's an honor." I maintained my indifferent tone. "It's certainly unexpected to meet you in Bourdamun, Mr. Chad." "You may not know it, but Bourdamun is my hometown! The previous incident was embarrassing, and I faced the consequences." He awkwardly smiled and explained, "Atticus didn't spare my dignity. It wasn't easy forto stay in Foswood, so I returned to Bourdamun. Anyway, the folks from my hometown are still quite accommodating." He was speaking the truth. After Atticus kicked him out of Echelon Group, no one in Foswood dared to employ him.

"Well! It seems you have sexperience, Mr. Chad!" My words could be interpreted in two ways.

He smiled atand extended his arm to introduce us. "Oh, I was so engrossed in chatting with you that I forgot the most important person today!" His laughter was dry, showing his fear of Martin.

"Ms. Chloe, allowto present Bourdamun's most renowned entrepreneur, Mr. Martin Terrell." I wanted to chuckle. A renowned entrepreneur wasn't a bad title at all. I had yet to learn what kind of business Martin was involved in.

Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm I said, "Oh! Nice to meet you, Mr. Martin. I'm not familiar with what business you're in. I apologize for my ignorance about Bourdamun!" Unexpectedly, Martin was quite polite. He gazed into my eyes calmly and stood up, extending his arm. I had no choice but to shake his hand.

He firmly grasped my hand. I looked up at him, keeping my cold and distant demeanor but lowering my gaze.

He smiled and said, "Ms. Chloe, please have a seat." Jeremiah rushed over to help just as I moved my chair to sit. He quickly drew the chair out, and I sat down gracefully.

Martin had been watchingthe whole time, calmly stating, "Your et reputation precedes you, Ms. Chloe. You're quite bold, attending the dinner alone." Content belongs to ŚwI plastered a smile on my face. "Is there something inappropriate happening, Mr. Martin? Otherwise, why wouldn't I dare to come?" Martin burst into hearty laughter.

"No, of course not, Ms. Chloe. I'm just joking! Even if I had any el thoughts, I wouldn't dare at them with how beautiful you are."

Beyond the Divorce Chapter 573-I calmly replied, "Mr. Martin, do you have other intentions?" "Haha… I have no ill intentions, Ms. Chloe. I want to express my hospitality, especially since I've always had a soft spot for beautiful women like you." "You've flatteredenough, Mr. Martin. What did you want to discuss?" "Jeremiah, tell them to serve the food. We can chat while dining," Martin ordered. "Ms. Chloe, you've been discussing business all day, so you must be hungry. Let's eat first and then talk later." He had a gentle expression, as if he were my old friend.

Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt Jeremiah rushed to the door and signaled a waiter to bring the food. I took my bag, rummaged through it, and casually turned on my recording pen.

I noticed Martin watching me, so I took a pack of wet wipes and placed it on the table to avoid suspicion. Immediately after, I calmly put my bag behind my chair.

I pulled out a wet wipe and wiped my hands, but Jeremiah seemed dissatisfied. "What is the meaning of this, Ms. Chloe?" I looked at him and feigned surprise. "W-What do you mean?" Jeremiah noticed my composure and felt helpless. He glanced at Martin and urgently gestured toward my hand. "What's she trying to say?" I knew he hinted atdisrespecting Martin by wiping my hands after the handshake. I asked Martin, "Isn't it tfor dinner? Is there a problem withwiping my hands before eating?" Martin's lips twitched before he smiled. "It's no problem at all.” I put down the wet wipe and looked at him. "Shall we get back to the main topic? I believe you didn't invitejust for dinner, correct? Since we're business people, business should be more important than a meal, don't you think?" Martin stared atwith a hint of admiration. He nodded and said, "All right, let's return to the main topic.

I was pleased since he seemed to drop his guard against me.

Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm "Ms. Chloe, I arranged for Mr. Jeremiah to negotiate with you in Foswood. That was also my cousin's recommendation since I lack a partner like you in my ventures." Martin gestured toward Chad as he spoke. I knew I was right in assuming Chad was a close relative.

Martin continued, "I have numerous construction projects every year. People are more demanding these days, especially regarding quality. Those I previously collaborated with were just makeshift teams.” I knew he meant what he said. Given my encounter with Jeremiah, who appeared relaxed while visiting Tanum Corporation, it was clear he had done nothing wrong. With Martin's help, his development company was quite prestigious in Bourdamun. Martin said, "Bourdamun is becoming a key development city, so we must elevate our standards. That's why my cousin recommended you. He toldyou hold a particular position in Foswood.

"I wanted to negotiate with you, but Mr. Jeremiah didn't handle things well or convey my intentions completely. Otherwise, you and I wouldn't have needed to meet today, Ms. Chloe." I nodded. "I see. Still, Mr. Jeremiah didn't showany documents when he visited my company. That's why I declined." Martin's smile deepened. "I had initially planned for you to visit Bourdamun after settling everything here. I didn't expect Mr. Noah to call you, which is also good. Hahaha! Ultimately, we can still cooperate. It must be destiny." "Oh… Mr. Noah discussed the new district's construction with me. I… don't know how it relates to you, Mr. Martin." I feigned ignorance, leading him to say what I wanted to hear.

However, my words caused displeasure among the others. Even the constantly smiling Martin now seemed vexed.

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Beyond the Divorce Chapter 574-As their displeasure grew, I maintained my composure. "What's wrong? Did I say something inappropriate?" Martin's face darkened. He was quite unpredictable.

Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt Jeremiah felt compelled to intervene. "Ms. Chloe, this is Bourdamun, not Foswood. Don't-" Before he could finish, Martin slammed the table. He yelled at Jeremiah, "Who do you think you are? Do you have the right to speak here? Don't pretend to be something you're not!" I shivered at his sudden outburst and involuntarily looked at Martin. I could tell that his words were actually aimed at me. Martin was quite arrogant. The room fell silent. The other three dared not breathe, and my heart raced.

I chuckled, breaking the tension. Leaning back in my chair, I glanced casually at Martin and remarked, "Looks like you have quite the temper, Mr. Martin." He raised an eyebrow and looked at me. "Sorry, I didn't mean to startle you. He's short-tempered." I forced a strained smile. "It seems dinner isn't coming." The unidentified man immediately gestured to lower the tension. "Martin, don't be so angry. Ms. Chloe is a young lady, and you might scare her off. Jeremiah, hurry and check on dinner!" Then he turned to me. "Ms. Chloe, please don't mind him. Mr. Martin's temper isn't great, especially today. Grandpa was upset, and he was a bit agitated. I can see that you are from a big city. You've got composure." The man chuckled and continued, "Letintroduce myself. My last nis Jake Lawson. I'm Martin's uncle and the vice president of Mars Group." It seemed he was Martin's partner in this play, with one playing the good cop while the other played the bad cop.

"We sincerely wanted to discuss sproject issues by inviting you here. You're right. It's about the development of the new district. Ms. Chloe, you're an outsider who isn't familiar with Bourdamun. That's understandable!" Jake looked like a smooth talker, and he had clearly handled such situations before.

"Bourdamun has been lagging behind due to its location," he continued. "Many people have ver et worked hard to change this. Finally, there's a good opportunity to develop Bourdamun, but this comes with increased scrutiny. "Martin may not be pursuing a formal career, but he has big plans. All Bourdamun residents, particularly Martin, share the desire to see their hometown develop. So he's eager to find a breakthrough. Mars Group can change Bourdamun!" S He paused and observed my reaction. I had to admit that Jake was a skilled speaker, adept at handling situations like this.

Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm I understood that he was about to reveal the actual situation and was testing my response. So, I remained focused.

Indeed, when he saw I didn't object, he glanced at Martin. He chuckled again and continued.

"In other words…" Jake said, "Ms. Chloe, if you want to take on this project, you might need to take a different approach." "How so?" I asked as if I were genuinely curious. "Mr. Jake, you're right. I'm new to the city and don't understand the customs here." Jake laughed heartily. "Ms. Chloe, you must be kidding. There are no set customs! It's just that you might need to take a roundabout route!" He got up, walked over to me, and poured a cup of tea.

I glanced up at Martin. His et expression had eased a bit by now. When he sawlooking at him, he gestored at the teacup. "Ms. Chloe, please!" Content belongs to ŚwI took a sip and placed it gently on the table, turning my head to look at Jake.

He took this opportunity to sit next to me.

"Mr. Jake, what roundabout route am I taking?"

Beyond the Divorce Chapter 575-Jake spoke again, "After signing the agreement with us, the contract for Bourdamun's new district will be handed over to you for construction, Ms. Chloe." My heart skipped a beat. He finally said it. I pretended to hesitate and said, "So, you mean I'll be signing the contract with Mr. Martin for this project?" Jake burst into laughter. "Martin, see? Ms. Chloe is a smart person." Martin chuckled, too. "I can assure you, Ms. Chloe, that there won't be any obstacles for you in Bourdamun. This collaboration can go smoothly." "So, if I don't sign this contract with Mr. Martin, I'll be stuck?" I smiled comfortably. "Mr. Martin, are you trying to scare me?" Jake grinned meaningfully. "Absolutely not!" I glared at him, silently cursing. He boldly treated this project as if it were theirs and treatedlike a puppet.

This time, I looked at Martin. "Does this mean I'm taking over a second-hand contract?" "You can't put it that way. This is your guarantee in Bourdamun, and…" Martin paused, his face looking like he needed to get something off his chest quickly. "Ms. Chloe, you need to understand that if you want to take on this project, this is the only way." "What about my discussion with Mr. Noah…" I stopped there, waiting for his explanation.

"No matter who you talk to, the result will be the same," Martin stated firmly, leaving no room for doubt.

Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt I silently cursed. He was so arrogant. This was like him outright tellinghe was the ruler of Bourdamun.

"Oh…" I pondered the word for a moment, then looked up at him. "So, how do I ensure my interest in this?" Upon hearingask this question, Martin's face softened slightly.

"Collaboration! That's negotiable!" Martin said calmly, "I want to work closely with you, Ms. Chloe, in the coming days. Profit is not an issue! There are many ways to collaborate; it's up to you." Chad hastily vouched, "Ms. Chloe, you don't understand Bourdamun. This is no empty talk." Before I could continue with my questions, the room's door suddenly swung open loudly.

I turned to look at the entrance.

A tall, stylishly dressed, but visibly dissatisfied woman entered. Shez appeared to be in her twenties. She exuded confidence, and Jeremiah trailed behind her. His eyes darted over to Martin constantly. The woman said coldly as she approached, "I'd like to see who is that cocky." I looked at her without averting my eyes. This must be Nelson's daughter, whom Aidan mentioned.

"Kim, what are you doing here?" Martin asked sharply. However, the nicknrevealed his adoration for Kimberly.

This was indeed Kimberly Terrell.

"Mr. Martin, I-" It seemed like Jeremiah wanted to explain that he had tried to stop her.

Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm But it was clear that he couldn't.

Kimberly swaggered over with an air of hostility. The studs on her pants sparkled so brightly that it hurt to look at them. I had to admit that she had impeccably long legs.

Her rebellious demeanor was perfectly matched by her cropped el black jacket adorned with studs. Her ensemble fit perfectly, with smoky makeup complementing her multicolored braids pulled into a high ponytail. She glanced disdainfully at me. "Martin, is it her?" Martin leaned back in his chair, the epitof a good-natured man. "Stop messing around! If you want to eat something, have Jeremiah arrange it." As soon as he said that, a line of servers entered, wheeling in the food cart.

Kimberly paid no attention and reached for the utensils on the table, helping herself to a bite of each dish as if she were a food critic.

I was genuinely speechless. This lack of manners was unparalleled.

"Ms. Chloe, sorry for the interruption! This is my younger sister, spoiled by our father in his old age. Don't mind her!" Martin spoke casually as if he were accustomed to Kimberly's behavior.

Kimberly turned to face me, smacking her lips in apparent disinterest. "I heard you're good at pretending. Just because you're from Foswood, do you think you can show off here?"

Beyond the Divorce Chapter 576-I was at a loss as I looked at Kimberly, mainly because I had never dealt with someone like her. I initially thought Trinity would match Kimberly's description. However, I realized Trinity was much more sophisticated than what I had imagined after the real showdown.

Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt The woman beforewas an actual troublemaker. She noticedlost in my thoughts and tapped her spoon on my plate, saying, "I'm talking about you! Stop looking so indifferent!" "Kim!" Martin reprimanded her.

Kimberly rolled her eyes and pursed her lips before continuing to eat.

Jake intervened, "The dishes are finally here, Ms. Chloe. Please, have some." Martin put aside his act and said, "Ms. Chloe, let's talk while we eat.

I glanced at Kimberly, and no longer had an appetite. It felt like I would be eating someone else's leftovers. I calmly said, "I'm sorry, everyone, but I don't have much of an appetite. Please proceed with eating." My words offended Kimberly. She stared atand asked, "What do you mean by that? Is it because you think we're not qualified to eat with you? How dare you say you don't have an appetite?" I chuckled while observing her expression. Although pretty, she unfortunately looked insolent.

Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm Kimberly could no longer stand me. "What are you laughing at?" I smiled and said, “Ms. Kimberly, your brother invitedhere. Speaking that way isn't how you treat guests. You can be playful and willful at hbut not outside. As someone older than you, I sincerely advise you to mind your manners." She seemed stunned, perhaps because no one had ever dared to reprimand her in front of her family.

However, Jake was quick to react, saying, "Kim, I hope you've learned your lesson. Ms. Chloe is a prominent figure in Foswood, so you should learn from her." Kimberly glared at him. "What could I possibly learn from her? Foswood is nothing! If she's as capable as you say, why'd she cto Bourdamun? She might be impressive, but she still has to chere for projects, correct? Has she blinded you all with her pretty little face?" Her remark madewant to slap her.

Martin looked atwith a hint of gentleness. "Ignore her, Ms. Chloe. That's just how she is." I smiled. "No problem, Mr. Martin. How about I consider what you've said and discuss it with my team leader? Business is business, and sthings aren't solely up to me. We can discuss it again next time." I motioned to leave, but Jake helddown. "Ms. Chloe, you can't leave halfway through the discussion." Jake noticedfrowning at his hand on my shoulder, so he withdrew it and glanced at Martin. The former laughed awkwardly and said, "I'm sorry, Ms. Chloe. You can now, Since we're cooperating, both sides should be satisfied with the terms." propose your conditions You can "What are you saying, Uncle Jake? You're embarrassing our family by letting her propose her terms!" Kimberly forked a piece of meat and added, "Martin, are you interested in her? "I've never seen you back down like this before. This woman can't change our family's principles, no matter how beautiful she is. Who does she think she is?" Kimberly's arrogance amazed me.

Meanwhile, Martin looked atwith a pleased expression. It seemed he liked what he had heard. He warned his sister "That's enough nonsense, Kim. Eat your food, and stop interfering with our business el Otherwise, I'll tell Chad to send you home." I almost burst into laughter at her nonsensical talk.

"When did our family start yielding to women? Who gave her the right to talk?" Kimberly's voice was sharp and irritating. She resembled a clucking chicken.

Suddenly, someone opened the door and said, “I did!”

Beyond the Divorce Chapter 580-The dinner I had with my team was significantly different, as everyone was joyful. Mine and Noah's team were full of newfound energy. I knew Bourdamun's future would be utterly different.

Everything happened so quickly that the people of Boudamun could barely keep up. The authorities took Nelson from the hospital, where he enjoyed special treatment in a high-end ward.

Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt Before the authorities took him away, he treated the staff poorly and cursed at them. At the height of his excitement, a squad of cops barged in to take him in for questioning. Nelson resisted and cursed at the cops.

A witness captured a video of it and uploaded it to the internet. The cops had arrested the two heads of the Terrell family and their henchmen overnight.

I barely knew how it all happened, but it seemed someone had carefully planned everything. It was only a matter of tfor the plan to take place.

Although Bourdamun's new district was far from the old city, the people were thrilled. They flocked to the new district to attend the signing ceremony, creating a lively event that shook Bourdamun.

After the signing ceremony, the people of Bourdamun invited us to stay. However, we had to decline and drove straight to the airport.

Ivanna was already waiting at the Foswood airport when I arrived.

Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm Tflew by, and it had been nearly half a year since Lauren left. Ivanna and I not only missed her, but we were also concerned about her. As Ivanna and I waited for her at the airport, my emotions ran high.

I only hoped for Lauren to be happy.

Tseemed to freeze as we waited for Lauren. We craned our necks as we searched for her among the sea of people. Suddenly, Ivanna exclaimed, "Chlo, look!" I was shocked, wondering where the Lauren I knew was. She looked utterly different from what I remembered. Lauren's hair was no longer lengthy and wavy. Instead, she had short, stylish hair. She wore sporty attire as she happily ran toward us. I couldn't believe my eyes. Lauren looked much younger and prettier. Lauren, Ivanna and I hugged each other and jumped in place, attracting curious glances.

Lauren becteary-eyed, saying, "I've missed you two so much!" Ivanna complained, "Are you sure about that? you did, you would et have cback sooner. You've been gone for half a year, yet your didn't t even call us. What were you thinking? Did you have to travel around the world? Quick, tett us everything." Meanwhile, I just held Lauren's arms, looking at her up and down.

Lauren looked at us, thrilled as she said, "Finally, I can see you two for real. It's not like waking up from a dream and realizing you're not around. It feels good to be back. Let's go. I'm starving." I felt heartbroken at her pitiful expression and pinched her, saying, "You've lost weight, but you look more youthful now." Ivanna mischievously tousled Lauren's short hair, "Unexpectedly cool." The three of us burst into laughter, and then Ivanna dragged Lauren's luggage with both hands. I walked arm-in-arm with Lauren, chatting and laughing as we headed outside.

However, someone got in our way. I looked up in surprise and realized the person was Oliver.

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Beyond the Divorce Chapter 577-I looked toward the source of the familiar voice I thought I would never hear at this moment. I was shocked when he appeared. Atlas approached in his well-tailored suit with the stern-looking Dylan behind him.

Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt The once-arrogant Kimberly now looked dumbfounded. She gawked, captivated by Atlas's presence. She had forgotten everything while staring at him.

Atlas extended his hand to me, and I instinctively held it. His expression was cold as he said, “We don't have to continue this discussion if it's unpleasant. No one can stopfrom doing what I want." Martin was initially stunned by Atlas's sudden appearance. He only returned to his senses after seeing Atlas pullinginto his embrace. Martin's expression darkened, and a standoff seemed imminent.

"That statement might be exaggerated, sir." Apparently, Martin didn't recognize Atlas. "No one has dared to speak so boldly in my presence." Atlas's reply was imposing, "You'll hear it a lot more from now on." Meanwhile, Chad whispered something to Martin. Immediately after, the latter looked terrified as he stared at Atlas in disbelief. Kimberly couldn't help but look atin Atlas's arms. She angrily exclaimed, "Who is he?! Why does he treat you so well?!" I almost burst into laughter, wondering if she was even using her brain.

"How else would you want him to treat me?" I calmly asked, "Has anyone ever told you how unpleasant you are, young lady?" "Shut up! If you want to get the project, learn to be submissive.

Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm Remember that you're in yelBourdamun and not Foswood." Kimberly frustratedly pointed at me. Atlas looked at Martin fiercely, saying, "Now that I'm here, you won't have any projects in Bourdamun. I've never collaborated with riff-raffs, he softened his tone and told me, Let's go. It's tfor dinner, and I don't want you to starve." Atlas ledto the door without regard for the rest.

Suddenly, Jeremiah exclaimed, "Stop right there! Do you honestly think you can cand go as you please?" Atlas stopped but ignored Jeremiah and turned to the still-stunned Martin, saying, "Is that what you want?" Martin was tense as he said, "Mr. Atlas… right?" It seemed Chad had introduced him to Martin when he whispered earlier.

Atlas did not respond. Instead, he simply raised an eyebrow that made Kimberly's knees weak.

Martin was skeptical as he stared at Atlas. The former straightened his back and spoke sinisterly, "You should follow a place's rules andet customs wherever you go. Remember where you are, Mr. Atlas.

Beyond the Divorce Chapter 578-Upon hearing Martin's words, Atlas's expression brightened. He turned and strode toward the table, but his tone lacked warmth as he said, "What rules?" Martin stood up and glared at Atlas. The former gritted his teeth and feigned composure, saying, "The rules of Bourdamun and the Terrels." "Unfortunately, you can't represent Bourdamun, and your family's rules can't constrain me." Atlas was firm, and the glint in his eyes made Martin uneasy.

The man before Martin exerted immense pressure.

Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt Jeremiah was eager to protect Martin, stepping forward and pointing at me. "Chloe, you ungrateful bitch! You don't appreciate kindness, do you? Since you've chere, it won't be so easy to leave." He suddenly grabbed my wrist. A moment later, Atlas snatched a fork from Kimberly and jabbed it into Jeremiah's hand.

Jeremiah squealed and instantly released my wrist. He clutched his hand in terror, with blood flowing from his wound. He looked at Atlas fearfully and retreated.

"What made you think you could touch her?" The anger in Atlas's eyes was inexplicable.

Kimberly looked at her palm and then at the fork in Jeremia's hand in disbelief. She realized the man before her caused the terrifying scene. She stepped back, still unable to understand how Atlas had taken the fork from her.

Martin was shocked. He had never expected Altas to be so overpowering. Martin realized he was lightyears away from Atlas. "You…" He pointed at Atlas.

Martin had never encountered anyone who dared to defy him during his days of flaunting his power. He took a glass and smashed it to the ground.

Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm Immediately after, a group oelfierce-looking men barged in.

Martin looked outraged as he sneered, saying, "I apologize, Mr. Atlas, but my family represents Bourdamun." Atlas pursed his lips and glared at Martin. "Are you referring to these guys? Is this how you and your family represent Bourdamun?" Atlas took a seat and pulledonto his lap. He protectedand glanced at Dylan. Soon after, Dylan's figure flickered, and sounds of fists colliding sounded. The ground was a mess within seconds, and wails of pain echoed. Atlas looked at Martin disdainfully and said, "Was that the formidable representation of Bourdamun you were talking about?" Jake was scared straight, unable to utter a single word.

Meanwhile, Kimberly could not stop looking at Atlas. When she returned to her senses, the situation had already taken a drastic turn. He looked at Marting fearfully and called his name.

"Don't worry, Kim. Let's see how arrogant Mr. Atlas can be," Martin's words were a feeble attempt to conceal his inner panic, "Don't forget that Bourdamun isn't a place where people can act as they please."

Beyond the Divorce Chapter 579-Dylan smirked upon hearing Martin's words. The former exclaimed, “Cin!" A squad of cops entered and lifted Martin's injured men off the ground. Dylan handed a stack of documents to the squad leader, saying, "These are the evidence of their crimes in Bourdamun over the years and the list of the injured. The detailed process of the incidents is all there." Martin finally understood the true meaning of fear at that moment. "Atlas, you… Brandon, who authorized you to chere? Why didn't anyone inform me?" "Sorry, Martin, this is an order from the people above. You have no right to question them." Brandon, the squad leader, did not even glance at Martin.

Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt "Fine. You ungrateful little-" "Take him away!" Brandon interrupted, sensing Martin might speak further. He could not allow Martin to blabber because he knew how scary Atlas could be.

"How dare you?!" Martin roared, "My father is still in the hospital, and I must tend to him!” "Your father is not at the hospital but at the station. You can care for him there," Brandon firmly stated.

"What?! Who authorized you to take him? You can't do this!" Martin rushed toward Brandon. "You bastard! Have you forgotten the days you curried favors with my family? My dad's a retired hero, yet you're treating him so poorly?" "Don't embellish yourself, Mr. Martin. Those days are over. Everything related to your family ceased to exist the moment you planned this trap. I advise you to keep quiet." Brandon's expression turned grim as he commanded, "Take them all away!" Kimberly, who had never experienced such a situation, lost her previous arrogance. She looked at her brother and shouted, "Martin, what does this mean? Hey, what are you doing? Letgo! Martin!" Jake grabbed Kimberly, saying, "Don't make a scene now, Kim. We'll turn this around." "Uncle Jake!" Kimberly looked at him with frustration. However, she reluctantly glanced at Atlas a moment later.

Customers who had cto dine elhere stood in the corridor. Upon hearing about the incident, they rushed to our floor to see the stunning scene. Slooked pleasantly surprised and applauded, while others recorded the incident With their phones. Meanwhile, the rest cautiously retreated, indicating their guilt and involvement.

Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm The crowd whispered amongst each other. They wondered if Bourdamun was finally about to undergo a drastic change. Atlas turned toand asked, "Are you hungry?" I stared at him in disbelief before laughing and hugging him. "Hahaha! Am I hungry? I'm freaking starving!" "Perfect. Let's eat." He gently releasedand then stood up to take my hand. We walked confidently toward the exit.

My team and Noah's people were waiting in the other room. As Atlas and I opened the door, we heard a collective exclamation of joy. I then noticed Arthur sitting at the head of the table.

"Mr. Arthur, I didn't know you were in Bourdamun,” I said in surprise. Apparently, today was a series of unexpected events.

"I had to come, Chloe. The signing for Bourdamun's new development project will take place at the new location tomorrow. Everyone from Bourdamun will be there, so wanted to witness it for myself." Lne "Huh?" His words caughtoff guard. I did not expect the signing to garner so much attention. It seemed the new district was indeed a substantial turning point for me. I considered keeping a low profile, but it seemed impossible after what happened.

Beyond the Divorce Chapter 580-The dinner I had with my team was significantly different, as everyone was joyful. Mine and Noah's team were full of newfound energy. I knew Bourdamun's future would be utterly different.

Everything happened so quickly that the people of Boudamun could barely keep up. The authorities took Nelson from the hospital, where he enjoyed special treatment in a high-end ward.

Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt Before the authorities took him away, he treated the staff poorly and cursed at them. At the height of his excitement, a squad of cops barged in to take him in for questioning. Nelson resisted and cursed at the cops.

A witness captured a video of it and uploaded it to the internet. The cops had arrested the two heads of the Terrell family and their henchmen overnight.

I barely knew how it all happened, but it seemed someone had carefully planned everything. It was only a matter of tfor the plan to take place.

Although Bourdamun's new district was far from the old city, the people were thrilled. They flocked to the new district to attend the signing ceremony, creating a lively event that shook Bourdamun.

After the signing ceremony, the people of Bourdamun invited us to stay. However, we had to decline and drove straight to the airport.

Ivanna was already waiting at the Foswood airport when I arrived.

Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm Tflew by, and it had been nearly half a year since Lauren left. Ivanna and I not only missed her, but we were also concerned about her. As Ivanna and I waited for her at the airport, my emotions ran high.

I only hoped for Lauren to be happy.

Tseemed to freeze as we waited for Lauren. We craned our necks as we searched for her among the sea of people. Suddenly, Ivanna exclaimed, "Chlo, look!" I was shocked, wondering where the Lauren I knew was. She looked utterly different from what I remembered. Lauren's hair was no longer lengthy and wavy. Instead, she had short, stylish hair. She wore sporty attire as she happily ran toward us. I couldn't believe my eyes. Lauren looked much younger and prettier. Lauren, Ivanna and I hugged each other and jumped in place, attracting curious glances.

Lauren becteary-eyed, saying, "I've missed you two so much!" Ivanna complained, "Are you sure about that? you did, you would et have cback sooner. You've been gone for half a year, yet your didn't t even call us. What were you thinking? Did you have to travel around the world? Quick, tett us everything." Meanwhile, I just held Lauren's arms, looking at her up and down.

Lauren looked at us, thrilled as she said, "Finally, I can see you two for real. It's not like waking up from a dream and realizing you're not around. It feels good to be back. Let's go. I'm starving." I felt heartbroken at her pitiful expression and pinched her, saying, "You've lost weight, but you look more youthful now." Ivanna mischievously tousled Lauren's short hair, "Unexpectedly cool." The three of us burst into laughter, and then Ivanna dragged Lauren's luggage with both hands. I walked arm-in-arm with Lauren, chatting and laughing as we headed outside.

However, someone got in our way. I looked up in surprise and realized the person was Oliver.

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