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.

just accept our support for my peace of

My mother agreed reluctantly.

However, I didn’t see Matthew transfer

knew he was trying to

said he forgot due to his

at

My mother called me at

It left me speechless.

only sent ten grand? I went to

secretary said he was with

hearing about the client, I went to

an application for a hundred thousand

meeting, I went straight

unt stated.

situation and asked him to

saw the amount With a smile, I said, “The ten

unexpected expenses since my

make sure they enjoy their retirement

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

was slightly embarrassed and

“You’re right.

need peace of mind.” He signed the application form and tried to play it off by saying, “Ask your mom if

confirming my mother received the money, I returned to

chance to boost his image since

spread across

the phone to check the

hesitantly, I

An Unexpected Discovery The call

Atlas responded, “I know.”

I was wondering if you could join me

to return your coat.” “No,” he

didn’t beat around the

to respond, he continued,

Plaza lobby.” Atlas wasn’t refusing me, but there was a scheduling

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

nor Johnson were around during my lunch

gone out

and headed to

I could hear

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

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

“It’s clear that he

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

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

truly pitiful, and one day she’ll have

her She only requested a hundred thousand

over +15

remarked,