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

My mother agreed reluctantly.

see Matthew transfer

knew he was trying to

he said he forgot due to

day at

called me at noon to say Matthew wired

It left me speechless.

sent ten grand?

said he was with

hearing about the client, I went to

filled out an application

meeting, I went straight to his

unt stated.

asked him to sign the

smile, I said, “The ten grand you sent

to prepare for unexpected expenses since my dad

sure they enjoy their

expect me to reveal the amount

was slightly embarrassed

“You’re right.

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.”

confirming my mother received the money,

him a chance to boost his image since he valued it so

smile spread across

phone

hesitantly, I

49 An Unexpected Discovery

myself, and Atlas responded, “I

was wondering if you could

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

didn’t beat around the

respond, he continued,

Glenmarie Plaza lobby.” Atlas wasn’t refusing me, but

ending the call, I silently repeated

nor Johnson were around during my

have gone out to lunch

headed

I entered a stall, I could hear two people

was? She got yelled

be angry?” “With his signature and his wife requesting the money, Erica wouldn’t dare reject the application,

“It’s clear that

of our company? Why is it so

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 cold of him?” He’s trying to protect himself

and one day she’ll

at her She only requested

scolded Erical Brice annoyed over +15

treatment.” One of them bitterly remarked, “Back when