Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 34

Chapter 34 A Tense Confrontation

“Chlo, I honestly don’t know. M–Mr. Murphy has someone, but I don’t know who she is.” Johnson’s confidence wavered as he spoke, “M–Matthew, ho…”

“You know he has another woman, yet you claim not to know who she is? Johnson…” I trailed off.

“Chlo, I swear I don’t know. He’s never brought her around. I’ve only seen her twice from behind,” Johnson’s confession left me conflicted. Either Matthew was highly cautious, or Johnson was lying.

However, there were more pressing matters on my mind. I suppressed my frustration, lowered my intensity, and changed the subject, “I need you to do something for me.”

As expected, Johnson seemed to relax. He sighed in relief and surrendered, “Sure! Chlo, just tell me what you need. I’m all in.”

“I want the concealed financial reports and the recent list of major clients,” I said firmly.

Johnson froze at my request. He was in disbelief. “Chlo…”

no such thing?” I curiously

you all the annual reports.” Johnson’s expression

me, “Please, don’t put me in a tough spot. I wouldn’t lie

for

remarked, “Maybe it’s him

fell silent, and I observed him. He seemed at a loss as

throughout the room

the

to my office tomorrow. I want to see fund flows, summaries,

trying to hide or deceive me with fabricated data. Also,

suspects anything, you’ll bear

then turned and left without another

Chloel” Johnson’s voice almost turned desperate.

the first time in days. I called Ivanna and reminded her, “Don’t

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