Beyond the Divorce novel 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 flattered me enough, 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.

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 at me disrespecting Martin by wiping my hands after the handshake. I asked Martin, “Isn’t it time for dinner? Is there a problem with me wiping my hands before eating?”

Martin’s lips twitched before he smiled. “It’s no problem at all.”

Martin said, “Bourdamun is becoming a key development city, so we must elevate our standards. That’s why my cousin recommended you. He told me you 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 show me any 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.