Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 235 A Stroke of Luck

I had an idea and casually remarked, “It seems that Matthew’s luck knows no bounds!”

“Absolutely! Otherwise, he’d be in a tough spot. He mentioned during the meeting that he’s focusing on projects outside the city to avoid competition. Now he’s busy preparing for it.”

“I heard his mom isn’t doing well,” I said casually.

“Yeah, not too good.” Johnson nodded.

After some small talk, I left the restaurant. My mind was filled with thoughts about Grace. Maybe I had been too stern and shouldn’t harbor ill feelings. However, there wasn’t a single Murphy worthy of pity.

Back at the office, I summoned Grayson. ‘Look into who Matthew contacted after he was attacked. Also, find out which companies are handling projects in Muborough.”

Grayson nodded. “Is there anything wrong?”

I replied, “Matthew secured a contract in Muborough while in the hospital. Find out how he got it, especially who he interacted with during his hospitalization. He went on a business trip right after being discharged and returned with the contract,”

nodded in

wanted to snatch the project. It

unusual that he could secure a contract while in the hospital. His words about not being able to compete with “them” intrigued me. I wanted to know who “they” were

tried to harm me in the past still bothered me,

developments on Stella’s

shook his head. “No trace. I can’t crack

about the delivery guy?” I

I

Empire’s activities regarding that matter, but it seemed to

nobody was talking

because a large

trace.

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was still escalating. According to the rumors, they had already been in contact a month ago, before Christmas.

Nocturnia because of this and spent Christmas with Atlas. In any

Atlas’s parents‘ passing. It didn’t seem likely that he would