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 on. Carol, please see our

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

and troubled. I believed it was the best course

me like this?” He continued to gaze at me dejectedly. “Why can’t I see

engage with him since today’s events gave

please leave,” Carol

then turned to me. “Chipe, you’re not the same as before, You’ve

felt he could tal

vantage

Matthew now believed I had a connection with the mysterious Maddox. Meanwhile, I knew

on edge.

out who this Mr. Maddox is.”

the highest–ranking official of a government agency,”

everything last night. He had only come to help

connection with Atlas.

their relationship since Atlas could persuade the highest–ranking official to intervene

couldn’t make sense

ended, my office received another visitor, Atlas. After

the door behind

and extended his hand, “Come

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

Did you get scared

amusing because he had indirectly admitted his involvement. It

sent Mr.

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

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