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…”

such thing?” I

all the annual reports.” Johnson’s expression was bitter

don’t put me in a tough spot. I wouldn’t lie to you. I’ve been closer

these years, but it is all for your company’s sake. I swear

remarked, “Maybe it’s him you’re loyal

at a loss as I moved my fingers slightly. Suddenly,

and profanities echoed throughout the room as

the video. “Chlo, how

I want to see fund flows, summaries,

me to see. Be warned, no trying to hide

anything, you’ll bear the

my speech, then turned and left without

Chloel” Johnson’s voice almost turned desperate.

in days. I called Ivanna and reminded her, “Don’t forget to look into that house’s

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