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.

answer your questions. Take care of yourself from now on. Carol, please see our guest out!” I instructed

of arguing with Matthew, I remained calm and used

render him powerless and troubled. I believed it was the best course of

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

with him since today’s events gave

leave,”

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

he

vantage

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

everyone on

find out who this Mr.

the highest–ranking official of a government agency,” Carol immediately. replied,

decisively. It seemed Maddox hadn’t disclosed everything last night. He had only come to help me, even

connection

Atlas could persuade the highest–ranking

make sense of

visitor, Atlas. After escorting him to my office,

door behind

approached me and extended his hand,

didn’t approach him. He

you get scared last night?”

because he

sent Mr.

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

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