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.

our support for my

My mother agreed reluctantly.

didn’t see Matthew transfer any money

knew he was trying to

said he forgot due

at work I

nodded repeatedly, promising to handle it soon My mother called me at noon to say Matthew

It left me speechless.

only sent ten grand? I went to

said he

client, I went to the finance

filled out an application

I went straight to his

unt stated.

the situation and asked him to sign

amount With a smile, I said, “The ten

prepare for unexpected expenses

make sure they enjoy

to reveal the amount

was slightly embarrassed and quickly

“You’re right.

form and tried to play it off by saying, “Ask your mom if there’s anything else we can do for them.” I nodded and went

money, I returned to my office

him a chance to boost his image

smile spread across

up the phone to check

hesitantly, I dialed Atlas’s

BONUS Chapter 49 An Unexpected Discovery The call

and Atlas responded, “I know.” His

you could join me

to return your coat.” “No,” he replied,

beat

struggled to respond, he

lobby.” Atlas wasn’t refusing me, but

ending the call, I

Matthew nor Johnson were around during my lunch

out to

headed

a stall, I could

unlucky Erica was?

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

that he wasn’t happy with

that much to him.” “Isn’t she the founder of our company? Why is it

“I overheard him tell Erica a few days ago not to deposit payments into the company’s account “He must have subsidiary companies.” Can’t that a little cold of him?” He’s trying to protect himself

and one day she’ll

at her She only requested

over +15

team? She probably didn’t expect that treatment.” One of them bitterly remarked,