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.

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

lesson from Ryan today. Instead of arguing

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

treat me like this?” He continued to gaze at me

him since today’s events gave me a

please leave,” Carol said

same as before, You’ve hat, he strode

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 with

on

who this Mr. Maddox

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

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

some connection

relationship since Atlas could persuade

I couldn’t make sense

office received another visitor, Atlas. After escorting him

the door

extended

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

get scared last

words amusing because he had indirectly

sent Mr. Maddox.

but I am petrified today.”

like a laughingstock with everything that happened today. After all, everyone in the city knew about my divorce, and I kept embarrassing myself even after that. I bet everyone in Galar