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.

support for my peace of mind!” I emphasized it

My mother agreed reluctantly.

didn’t see Matthew

knew he was

asked him, and he said he

following day at work I

soon My mother called me

It left me speechless.

only sent ten grand? I went

secretary said he was with a

hearing about the client, I went to the finance

application

went straight to his

unt stated.

explained the situation and asked him to

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

prepare for unexpected expenses since my dad suffers from something

sure they enjoy their retirement

didn’t expect me to reveal the amount he sent in front of the

embarrassed and quickly

“You’re right.

play it off by saying, “Ask your mom if there’s anything else we

my mother received the money, I returned to my office

chance to boost his image

satisfied smile spread across my

phone to check the

I

An Unexpected Discovery

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

if you could join

“No,” he

sure didn’t beat around the

struggled to respond, he continued, “2

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

See you then!” After ending the call,

nor Johnson

must have gone out to

headed to the

as I entered a stall, I could hear two

believe how unlucky Erica was? She got

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

continued, “It’s clear that he

much to him.” “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 “He must have subsidiary companies.” Can’t that a little cold of him?” He’s trying to

truly pitiful, and one day she’ll

She only requested

Erical Brice annoyed over +15

remarked, “Back when