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!” I emphasized

My mother agreed reluctantly.

However, I didn’t see Matthew transfer any money

he was trying to deceive

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

day at work I reminded

promising to handle it soon My mother called me at noon to say Matthew wired her ten

It left me speechless.

sent ten grand? I

said he was with

the client, I went to

application for a

his meeting, I went

unt stated.

and asked

a smile, I said, “The ten grand you sent

for unexpected expenses

they enjoy their retirement

the amount he sent in front of

embarrassed and quickly

“You’re right.

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

the money,

to boost his image since he

spread across my

up the phone to check

I dialed Atlas’s

An Unexpected

Atlas responded, “I know.” His

if you could

return your coat.” “No,” he

didn’t beat

respond, he continued,

lobby.” Atlas wasn’t refusing me, but there

then!” After ending the call, I silently

noticed that neither Matthew nor Johnson were around during my

have gone out to

and headed to

as I entered a stall, I could hear two

you believe how unlucky Erica was? She got yelled at!”

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

that he wasn’t

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

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.” Can’t that a little

and one day she’ll

She only requested a hundred thousand dollars,

Brice annoyed over +15 BONUS

probably didn’t expect that treatment.” One of them bitterly remarked, “Back when Chloe was still