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.

Matthew. “I don’t have time to answer your questions. Take care of yourself from now on. Carol,

a valuable lesson from Ryan today. Instead of

him powerless and troubled. I

continued to gaze

engage with him since today’s events gave me a

please leave,” Carol said

“Chipe, you’re not the same as

felt he

vantage

used Atticus’s visit to make Matthew anxious and confused. Matthew now believed I had a connection with the mysterious Maddox. Meanwhile,

on edge.

out who

Maddox O’Connell is the highest–ranking official of a

hadn’t disclosed everything last night. He had only come to help me, even though we didn’t know each other. Still, I wondered why he

connection

could persuade the highest–ranking official

make sense of

received another visitor, Atlas. After escorting him

closed the door behind

approached me and extended his hand, “Come here.”

approach him. He raised an eyebrow and came

you get scared

words amusing because he had indirectly admitted his involvement. It seemed

sent Mr.

night, but I am petrified today.” I pouted,

about my divorce, and I kept embarrassing myself even after that. I bet everyone in

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