Chapter 315 The Prideful Matthew Murphy

Nick kept it brief on the phone, stressing the importance of attending the cocktail party and awaiting

further instructions from him.

I didn’t press for details and assured him I’d be there. Nick was clearly using this party to arrange a

meeting with Atlas.

Sure enough, I spotted Nick at the reception, with Stella by his side. He was introducing her to other high-

level executives from different companies.

After all, Nick was the head honcho of the Torado headquarters, so his presence was expected. As the ATL Empire representative, Stella demonstrated the company’s importance. With these two representing

the ATL Empire, they made their presence known.

It was unspoken knowledge that Atlas was indisposed because of the car accident. Everyone was

serious his injuries were.

the hushed conversations at the

exchanged pleasantries with other CEOs. Meanwhile, I watched Nick

to miss his

attendance. Now that he

he had newfound bragging rights.

conveniently forgotten all his embarrassing public incidents. Clearly, having a

changer.

particularly hearty as he basked in his triumph. He was indeed

who had

pretended not to notice him and kept my distance, but he shamelessly approached me.

history, our relationship was unconventional. Our highly publicized divorce was

with a few property developers, with a sly smile on his face. Those who

exchanged knowing glances before

grinned and said, “Chlo! Long

as if we were old friends who hadn’t seen each other

to see you, I

helpless with this scoundrel. Whenever we

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