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.

should just accept our support for my peace

My mother agreed reluctantly.

I didn’t see Matthew transfer

knew he was trying

I asked him, and he said he forgot

at work

called me at noon to say

It left me speechless.

only sent ten grand? I went to Matthew’s

secretary said he was

client, I went

out an application for a

meeting, I went straight to his

unt stated.

asked

hesitated when he saw the amount With a smile, I said, “The ten grand you sent

to prepare for unexpected expenses since my

make sure they enjoy their

didn’t expect me to reveal the amount

embarrassed and quickly

“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

mother received the money, I returned

his image since he

spread

picked up the phone to check the

hesitantly, I dialed Atlas’s

Chapter 49 An Unexpected

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

I was wondering if you could join

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

beat around the

struggled to respond, he continued,

cafe in the Glenmarie Plaza lobby.” Atlas wasn’t refusing me, but there was

you then!” After ending the call, I

nor Johnson were around during

must have gone out

turned and headed to

entered a stall, I could hear two people coming

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

“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

that he wasn’t happy with

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

“I overheard him tell Erica a few days ago not to deposit payments into the company’s account

truly pitiful, and one day she’ll

her She only requested a hundred thousand dollars, and

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

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