Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 34 A Tense Confrontation

“Chlo, I honestly don’t know. M–Mr. Murphy has someone, but I don’t know who she is.” Johnson’s confidence wavered as he spoke, “M–Matthew, ho…”

“You know he has another woman, yet you claim not to know who she is? Johnson…” I trailed off.

“Chlo, I swear I don’t know. He’s never brought her around. I’ve only seen her twice from behind,” Johnson’s confession left me conflicted. Either Matthew was highly cautious, or Johnson was lying.

However, there were more pressing matters on my mind. I suppressed my frustration, lowered my intensity, and changed the subject, “I need you to do something for me.”

As expected, Johnson seemed to relax. He sighed in relief and surrendered, “Sure! Chlo, just tell me what you need. I’m all in.”

“I want the concealed financial reports and the recent list of major clients,” I said firmly.

Johnson froze at my request. He was in disbelief. “Chlo…”

“Why? Is there no such thing?” I curiously questioned.

the annual reports.” Johnson’s expression was

me, “Please, don’t put me in a tough spot. I wouldn’t lie to you. I’ve been closer to

years, but it is all for your company’s sake. I swear

remarked, “Maybe it’s him you’re loyal to,

seemed at a loss as I moved

room as I showed my

when he saw the video. “Chlo, how could you?!”

need to my office tomorrow. I want to see fund flows, summaries, details–anything

to see. Be warned, no trying to

suspects anything, you’ll bear the

turned and left without another word.

Chloel” Johnson’s voice almost turned

a weight lift from my chest for the first time

forget to look into that

digging, but that guy’s clever. He

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