Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 28 The Walls Are Listening

I laughed at myself for thinking I had a way back while Matthew and the other woman were already

transferring assets. I wondered when I became such an idiot. Ivanna was right to call me a fool.

Matthew was practically selling me off, yet I stood beside him to count his money. I had no idea who that

woman was and how cunning Matthew could be. Still, the woman’s identity was not my priority, I was just

curious.

Most people in my situation would obsess over finding out who they lost their love to, but the results

were always the same, no matter who the other person was. I had already lost.

After some thought, I told Ivanna, “My priority is finding where that money went.”

“I already have someone looking into it, don’t worry!” Ivanna reassured me confidently.

I returned to work after our chat to figure out how to reclaim my company and bring Matthew down from

his pedestal. That was my only wish. No one noticed when I had left and returned. After all, everyone

was the boss’s wife.

lunchtime when I returned, and everyone was preparing to leave. Since it was a

chat, I wanted to ask Matthew what he

arrived at his office, his secretary wasn’t there, and the door was half–open. I heard voices inside

there. I was about to open the door when I heard Johnson’s

voice.

I’ve prepared all the information you requested.

office. From

eye on you.”

full of mockery as he continued, “As for the money, I’ve taken care of it

your instructions.”

quickly backed away to ensure they wouldn’t spot me. It was

the finance department about that. I don’t want any discrepancies or complications,” Matthew instructed Johnson, “She’s been on edge lately and

sorted things out with the suppliers. You can rest assured. If anything, we can say the project went wrong. After all, losing money In business is a regular

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She hasn’t worked for so long.

I clenched my fists, I never expected Johnson to be so devious.

safe. I…haven’t decided on the next step yet…” Matthew’s words trailed off, but I knew what he

Murphy, are you still tying loose ends there?” Johnson inquired.

on it. Damn, none of them are simple folks. Not a single reasonable

My heart pounded as I