Beyond the Divorce novel Chapter 589

I responded with a distant smile, acknowledging that his sources were well-informed.

Without delving into the specifics of how he knew about my success in Bourdamun, I casually said, "The decision to hold on or let go depends on what aligns with your own interests. I always choose a path that better suits my personal development."

Matthew seemed somewhat disgruntled at my response. "It looks like you still have reservations about me, Chlo."

I asked, "What do you mean?"

I understood what he was implying. He had been unsettled by my smooth journey.

He chuckled awkwardly. “I don’t think I could have endured being overshadowed by a woman if you were as helpful as you are now during our time together. Sometimes, I really don’t understand how everything happened the way it did. We were a good match, and you’re still important to me. When we were building the company together back then…”

"Let's remain focused on the matter at hand, Matthew," I interrupted, avoiding any reminiscing about the past. I hated it when he did this.

"I do have a real problem, Chlo. You have to help me. I'm in a bind right now. Otherwise, I wouldn't have come to you!" Matthew tried to grab me, but I dodged.

"Tell me, then. How can I help?" I started with a hint of impatience. "Don't expect too much from me. My abilities are limited. Just get straight to the point.”

Matthew looked frustrated and said, "Did you know about Liora's plan to withdraw her investment?"

I feigned ignorance and inquired, "She wants to withdraw? Weren't you two having a great collaboration? Why would she want to withdraw? I didn’t know about that. I'm not interested in other people's affairs."

"You're talking as if this is someone else's problem," he remarked with a wry smile.

I couldn't be bothered with him. "I really don’t care about your affairs. I've been avoiding them to stop your wife and her allies from coming after me. I'm a bit of a scaredy-cat."

"Let's get back to the real issue. I told you I didn't come here to reminisce about the past with you. I know how to handle your mother," I interjected in a low tone, putting an end to his rambling.

"Alright, let's talk business." Matthew adjusted his posture and leaned in. "I need your help to network. I want to secure Avalon Hills for myself, so that woman won't bother me about it!

"She’s insatiable! She’s arrogant and overbearing. I'll have to find a way to deal with her, or she'll keep taking advantage of me!" Matthew's frustration was evident.

I sat upright and addressed him sternly. "You won’t be able to solve this problem if you keep this attitude up. Use your brain. Do you currently have the resources and capability to handle the Avalon Hills project if you take over now?" I looked at Matthew, posing the question seriously.

He glanced back at me, hesitating.

“And do you think it’s realistically possible for you to try to establish connections and relationships right now just to seize Avalon Hills?” I challenged him with another question.