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.

“I don’t have time to answer your questions. Take

Instead of arguing

troubled. I believed it was

He continued to gaze at me

didn’t want to engage with him since today’s events gave me a

please leave,” Carol said coldly.

same

felt he could

vantage

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

everyone on edge.

out who this Mr. Maddox

a government agency,” Carol immediately. replied,

to help me, even though we didn’t know each other. Still, I wondered why he

connection

their relationship since Atlas could persuade the highest–ranking official

couldn’t make sense of anything.

another visitor, Atlas. After

door behind her.

and extended his

didn’t approach him. He raised an eyebrow and

Did you get

couldn’t help but find his words amusing because he had indirectly

sent Mr.

wasn’t scared last night, but I am petrified today.” I pouted,

in the city knew about my divorce, and I kept embarrassing myself even after