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.

my peace

My mother agreed reluctantly.

However, I didn’t see Matthew transfer any money all

he was

him, and he said he forgot due to his busy

following day at

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

It left me speechless.

sent ten grand? I went to

secretary said he

hearing about the client, I went to

application

I went

unt stated.

and asked him to sign

saw the amount With a smile, I said,

prepare for unexpected expenses since

sure they enjoy their retirement

expect me to reveal the amount

slightly embarrassed

“You’re right.

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 arrange the

money,

a chance to boost his

spread across

phone to check the

I dialed

BONUS Chapter 49 An Unexpected Discovery The call went

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

you could

coat.” “No,” he replied, leaving me feeling quite

beat

struggled to respond, he continued,

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

you then!” After ending the call,

noticed that neither Matthew nor Johnson were

must have gone out

and headed to

as I entered a stall, I could hear two

believe how unlucky Erica was? She got

the money, Erica wouldn’t dare reject the application, right?” I suddenly understood they were discussing the money

that

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!

voice and continued, “I overheard him tell Erica a few days ago not to deposit payments into the company’s account “He must have

pitiful, and one day

requested a hundred

over +15 BONUS

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