Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 49 An Unexpected Discovery The call went through.

I introduced myself, and Atlas responded, “I know.” His reply surprised me.

“Um… I was wondering if you could join me for lunch.

I’d like to return your coat.” “No,” he replied, leaving me feeling quite embarrassed.

He sure didn’t beat around the bush.

As I struggled to respond, he continued, “2 p.m.

at the cafe in the Glenmarie Plaza lobby.” Atlas wasn’t refusing me, but there was a scheduling conflict.

“Okay! See you then!” After ending the call, I silently repeated the name ATL Empire.

I noticed that neither Matthew nor Johnson were around during my lunch break.

They must have gone out.

to lunch with clients.

I turned and headed to the bathroom.

As soon as I entered a stall, I could hear two people coming in while murmuring.

“Can you believe how unlucky Erica was? She got yelled at!” “Wasn’t it Mr.

Murphy who approved the payment? Why would he be angry?” “With his signature and his wife requesting the money, Erica wouldn’t dare reject the application, right?” I suddenly understood they were discussing the money I requested earlier that day.

They continued, “It’s clear that he wasn’t happy with it.

Looks like Chloe doesn’t mean that much to him.” “Isn’t she the founder of our company? Why is it so hard for her to get such little money?” “That was centuries ago! I heard Mr.

Murphy has a mistress now.

One of them lowered their voice and continued, “I overheard him tell Erica a few days ago not to deposit payments into the company’s account.

“He must have subsidiary companies.” Isn’t that a little cold of him? “He’s trying to protect himself from Chloe.

She’s truly pitiful, and one day she’ll have nothing.

Look at he now She only requested a hundred thousand dollars, and Mr.

Murphy scolded Erical Enca’s annoyed over +15 BONUS The Murphy family was all about money, never turning it down.

My mom’s tone showed concern, “Chlo, are you…” “Don’t overthink it.

I’m just anxious.

Giving you guys money is always a struggle.

Isn’t it natural for a daughter to provide for her parents? The company is doing well now.

for my peace of mind!” I emphasized

My mother agreed reluctantly.

see Matthew transfer any money

knew he was

asked him, and he said he forgot due to his busy

following day at work I

handle it soon My mother called me at noon to

It left me speechless.

grand? I went

secretary said he was with

about the client, I went to

out an application for

his meeting, I went straight

unt stated.

explained the situation and asked him to sign

the amount With a smile, I said, “The ten grand you sent

for unexpected expenses

make sure they enjoy

didn’t expect me to reveal the amount he sent in front of the

was slightly embarrassed and quickly

“You’re right.

parents need peace of mind.” He signed the application form and tried to play it off by saying, “Ask your mom if there’s anything else we

my mother received the money, I returned to

boost his image since

satisfied smile spread across

up the phone to check the

hesitantly, I dialed

BONUS Chapter 49 An Unexpected Discovery The

responded, “I know.”

wondering if you could join me for

“No,” he

sure didn’t beat

to respond, he

the cafe in the Glenmarie Plaza lobby.” Atlas wasn’t refusing me,

“Okay! See you then!” After ending the call, I silently repeated the name ATL

that neither Matthew nor Johnson

have gone out to

headed to the

a stall, I could

Erica was? She

angry?” “With his signature and his wife requesting the money, Erica wouldn’t dare reject the application, right?” I suddenly understood they were discussing the money

continued, “It’s clear that he wasn’t

company? Why is it so hard for her to

of them lowered their voice and continued, “I overheard him tell Erica a few days ago not to deposit payments into the company’s account “He must have

one day she’ll have

requested a hundred

Erical Brice annoyed over +15 BONUS “Goodness! Isn’t she on

that treatment.” One of them bitterly remarked, “Back when Chloe was