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.

my peace of

My mother agreed reluctantly.

didn’t see Matthew

knew he was trying to

he said he forgot

The following day at work I reminded him

handle it soon My mother called me at

It left me speechless.

grand? I went

secretary said he was with

hearing about the client, I

application for a hundred thousand

meeting, I went straight to his

unt stated.

the situation and asked him to sign

when he saw the amount With a smile, I

prepare for unexpected expenses since

they enjoy their retirement

me to reveal the amount

embarrassed and

“You’re right.

your mom if there’s anything else we can do for them.” I nodded and went to the

my mother received the money, I returned to my

a chance to boost his image since

satisfied smile spread across my

the phone to

hesitantly, I dialed Atlas’s

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and Atlas responded,

was wondering if you

like to return your coat.” “No,” he replied, leaving me

sure didn’t beat around

struggled to respond,

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

See you then!” After ending the call,

nor Johnson were around during my lunch

out to lunch

turned and headed to the

a stall, I could hear two people

believe how unlucky Erica was? She

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

continued, “It’s clear that he

our company? Why is it so hard for her to get such little money?” That

mistress now.” One of them lowered their voice and continued, “I overheard him tell Erica a few days ago not to deposit payments

pitiful, and one

She only requested a hundred thousand

+15 BONUS “Goodness!

of them bitterly remarked, “Back when Chloe