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.

don’t have time to answer your questions. Take care of yourself from now on. Carol, please see our guest out!” I instructed

valuable lesson from Ryan today. Instead of arguing with Matthew,

and troubled. I

how could you treat me like this?” He continued to gaze

since today’s events gave me a splitting

leave,” Carol

me. “Chipe, you’re not the same as before, You’ve hat, he strode out

felt he

vantage

and confused. Matthew now believed I had a

everyone on edge.

who this Mr. Maddox

O’Connell is the highest–ranking official of a government agency,” Carol immediately. replied, leaving me

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

connection

know their relationship since Atlas could

I couldn’t make sense

another visitor, Atlas. After escorting

door

and extended his

rooted and didn’t approach him. He raised an eyebrow and came closer.

get scared last

find his words amusing because he had indirectly admitted his involvement.

sent Mr. Maddox.

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

After all, everyone in the city knew about my divorce, and I kept embarrassing myself even after that. I bet everyone in Galar Tower knew