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.

accept our support for my peace of mind!” I emphasized

My mother agreed reluctantly.

didn’t see Matthew

he was

he said he

following day at

called me at noon to say Matthew wired her ten thousand

It left me speechless.

ten grand? I went

he was

I went to the finance

filled out an application

went straight to

unt stated.

the situation and asked him

With a smile, I

expenses since my

they enjoy their retirement in

me to reveal the amount he sent in

embarrassed and

“You’re right.

“Ask your mom if there’s anything else we can do for them.” I nodded and went to the finance department to arrange

received the money, I

a chance to boost his

spread across my

phone

I

Chapter 49 An Unexpected

introduced myself, and Atlas responded, “I

wondering if you could

like to return your coat.” “No,” he

didn’t beat

to respond, he continued, “2

lobby.” Atlas

“Okay! See you then!” After ending the call, I silently repeated the name

noticed that neither Matthew nor Johnson were around during my lunch

out

headed to the

stall, I could hear two people

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

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

that he wasn’t

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

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.” Can’t that a little cold of him?”

pitiful, and one day

only requested a hundred thousand dollars,

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

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