Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 186 Putting the Show Together

When Matthew calmed down slightly, the employees helped to clean up his mess while Carol

accompanied me back to my office

Suddenly, Matthew burst into my office. “Chloe, what’s your relationship with Mr. Maddox? Why didn’t you say anything about it when we were together? How many more resources and connections do you have? Why are you doing this?!”

I stood behind my desk and rested my hands on it as I gazed at him in amusement. His questions

seemed comical, as if he believed I should surrender all my answers. He had a peculiar way of thinking.

I replied, “There’s a lot you don’t know about me.”

“Why are you doing this to me, Chloe?” His tone softened abruptly, and he sounded disheartened, “When

did you become so ruthless?”–

My phone rang as he spoke, interrupting our conversation. I saw it was Atlas, collected my thoughts, and

answered the call, “Hello?”

“Where are you?” Atlas’s voice came through.

“In my office,” I replied simply.

“Wait for me,” he said before hanging up. I didn’t quite grasp the meaning behind his words.

questions. Take care of yourself from now on. Carol, please see our guest out!” I instructed Carol.

Instead of arguing

powerless and troubled. I believed it

could you treat me like this?” He continued to gaze at me dejectedly. “Why

with him since today’s events gave me

please leave,”

same as before, You’ve hat, he strode out of

felt he could

vantage

tactics. He used Atticus’s visit to make Matthew anxious and confused. Matthew now

everyone on

please find out who this

O’Connell is the highest–ranking official of a government agency,”

seemed Maddox hadn’t disclosed everything last night. He had only come to help me, even though we didn’t know each other.

connection with

relationship since Atlas could persuade the highest–ranking

behalf. I couldn’t make sense

workday ended, my office received another visitor, Atlas. After

door behind her.

approached me and extended his hand, “Come

I remained rooted and didn’t approach him. He raised an

get scared

help but find his words amusing because he

sent Mr. Maddox.

night, but I am petrified today.” I

laughingstock with everything that happened today. After all, everyone in the city knew about my divorce, and