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 mind!” I

My mother agreed reluctantly.

didn’t see Matthew transfer

he was

he said he forgot due to his

following day at work I reminded

to handle it soon My mother called me

It left me speechless.

only sent ten grand? I went to Matthew’s

he was with

the client, I went to

out an application for a

went straight

unt stated.

asked

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

need to prepare for unexpected expenses since my

make sure they enjoy their

amount he sent in front of the

slightly embarrassed and quickly

“You’re right.

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 department to

the money, I returned

gave him a chance to boost his image since he

smile spread

up the phone to

I dialed

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myself, and Atlas responded, “I know.” His

I was wondering if you could

“No,”

beat around

struggled to respond, he

Atlas wasn’t

See you then!” After ending the

noticed that neither Matthew nor Johnson were around during my lunch

out to

and headed to the

I could

you believe how unlucky Erica was? She

would he be angry?” “With his signature and his wife requesting the money, Erica wouldn’t

that he wasn’t

him.” “Isn’t she the founder of our company? Why is it so hard for her

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.”

one

requested a hundred thousand dollars, and

Erical Brice annoyed over +15 BONUS “Goodness! Isn’t she on

treatment.” One of them bitterly remarked, “Back when Chloe was still around the company,