Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 46 The Assistant Seems Arrogant

My heart skipped a beat when I saw Atlas‘ cold eyes again. Our last encounter was still fresh in my mind.

My hysterical behavior that night probably left a big impression on him. Now, I was pretending to be affectionate with Matthew, and it felt embarrassing.

I instinctively removed my hand from Matthew’s arm and smiled at Atlas. Nick approached, and a crowd gathered around him to chat and get his attention. Matthew was among them.

I observed them coldly. Indeed, they were “sincere.” Atlas briefly glanced at Matthew. I was sure there was a hint of disdain in his gaze.

Nick didn’t introduce Atlas, and Atlas didn’t seem interested in meeting anyone. Instead, he stood beside me and said, “Ms. Hartz. Oh, maybe I should address you as Mrs. Murphy?”

“Ms. Hartz, please,” I replied noncommittally. “I didn’t expect to see you here today.”

“Hmm.” He sipped his drink and asked, “Seems like you’re in a good mood?

“Life must go on. As you said, everything depends on the individual. My response was diplomatic, “Oh, Mr. Pierce, I don’t have your contact information. I still have your coat, so can I invite you to a meal sometime to give it back to you?”

his drink again, and did not give me his number. He didn’t seem willing to share it,

Matthew approached. He smiled as he wrapped an

Chlo, who’s this?”

said as I turned to face Atlas. “Mr. Pierce, this is

CEO of

extended his hand. “Nice to meet

lightly.

without continuing the conversation with Matthew, “Excuse me.”

away without saying goodbye to Matthew.

“What does he do at ATL

Wright in the previous bidding meeting.” I said. I didn’t know Atlas’s role at

He seems high and mighty, even harder to approach than

respect stemmed from his past experiences and insecurities. He was

since we started the company. He liked being widely