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 peace of mind!”

My mother agreed reluctantly.

I didn’t see Matthew transfer any money

knew he was

asked him, and he said he forgot

following day at work

called me at noon to say Matthew wired her ten

It left me speechless.

only sent ten grand? I

secretary said he was with a

the client, I

an application for a hundred thousand

meeting, I went straight to

unt stated.

explained the situation and asked

amount With a smile,

prepare for unexpected expenses since my dad

sure they enjoy their retirement in

me to reveal the amount he sent

was slightly embarrassed

“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 can do for them.” I nodded and went to the finance

money, I returned

him a chance to boost his image since he

spread across my

the phone to check

I dialed

Chapter 49 An Unexpected

and Atlas responded, “I know.” His reply

was wondering if you could join me

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

didn’t beat around

to respond,

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

ending the call, I silently repeated the

that neither Matthew nor Johnson were around during my

out

turned and headed to the

stall, I could hear

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

his wife requesting the money, Erica wouldn’t dare reject the

continued, “It’s clear that he

is it so hard for her to get such little money?” That was centuries ago! I

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

pitiful, and one day she’ll have

at her She only requested a hundred thousand dollars,

over +15

One of them bitterly remarked, “Back when