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?”

give me his number. He didn’t seem willing to

seeing me talking to Atlas, Matthew approached. He smiled as he wrapped an arm around

Chlo, who’s this?”

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

Matthew, the CEO of Tanum Corporation.”

to

lightly.

to me without continuing the conversation with Matthew, “Excuse

he walked away without saying goodbye to Matthew.

was annoyed and asked, “What does he do at ATL Empire?

bidding meeting.” I said. I didn’t know Atlas’s role

He seems high and mighty, even harder to

reputation. His desire for respect stemmed from his past

appeared to have found a support system since we started the