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.

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

Ryan today. Instead of arguing with Matthew, I

to render him powerless and troubled. I believed it was the

continued to gaze at me dejectedly. “Why can’t I

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

Matthew, please leave,” Carol said

the same as

he could tal

vantage

appreciate Ryan’s tactics. He used Atticus’s visit to make Matthew anxious and confused. Matthew now believed I had a connection

everyone on

please find out who this Mr. Maddox

official of a government agency,”

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 why he did it

some connection with

Atlas could persuade the highest–ranking official

couldn’t make sense of anything.

another visitor, Atlas. After escorting

door behind her.

extended his hand, “Come

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

get scared

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

Mr. Maddox.

am petrified today.” I

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