Chapter 445

Naomi glanced at him, still unaware that Brendan was holding her, or referring to her as "my dear". She said, "I made a deal with Chloe. She helped me get a divorce, and I'd help her uncover the truth behind the fire and expose the mastermind behind it." She continued, "I guess she's been sticking around you all these years, hoping you'd make some progress on this case. But nothing ever came of it." Naomi's explanation made Brendan's expression darken considerably. She'd dared to team up with Chloe to get a divorce. Naomi had left him no dignity at all by doing this. When Naomi mentioned Chloe's interest in the case, Brendan recalled something. Chloe had indeed asked him if he'd found the culprit. It was right when she'd been discharged from the hospital and joined Ludwig Corporation. At first, he had responded and updated her on the progress. Later, when he'd found out it was Naomi, he'd told Chloe it was an accident and asked her to forget about it and never bring it up aga