Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 139 Internal Issues I could only hear Atlas’s breath on the other end.

Finally, he said, “You’ve been causing trouble for me for a long time now.

What should we do about it?” I tensed up and tightened my grip on the phone.

Atlas’s words caught me off guard, and I asked, “W–What do you mean?” “You should give yourself to me,” he said playfully.

I found him ridiculous.

We were discussing something serious, yet he started joking with me.

“Y–You’re..” I wanted to refute but switched to a more severe matter instead, “Did my contract affect your career? If that’s the case, I’d rather not take it.” “It’s too late,” he said, “So, you only have one option, and that is not to disappoint everyone’s expectations.

My body trembled as I gulped.

After a while, Atlas whispered, ‘Are you asleep? Do you want to see me?” My mind went blank, and a longing surged within me.

However, I restrained my impulses and changed the subject, “You’re going on a business trip tomorrow, and it’s too late now..

I couldn’t continue.

My heart raced, and my breathing became shallow.

After a few seconds of silence, I started, “Then-” “All right, get some rest,” Atlas and I spoke simultaneously.

My words got stuck in my throat while he withdrew his suggestion.

I felt a sense of loss.

I wanted to see him, and that desire made it difficult for me to remain calm.

Atlas’s tone was calm, but

hung up the

sat beside the bed and hugged myself, wondering why I refused Atlas and pretended to be reserved even though I wanted to

said in my mind

cooperation might have run

Construction had limited experience

might have acted alone

and might’ve

much for me, he

only had one option not

all night with many questions

was already bright outside when I forced myself

sleep,

up, and

me up a little

phone and saw Johnson’s name on the caller

up and asked, “What’s wrong?”

to work with the suppliers to pressure

company from signing contracts

Mr.

information on the suppliers you’ve

company

to remind you to be careful.” Johnson’s words pierced

wonder Matthew was so confident last

had hired Ryan to

you, Johnson,” I

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