Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

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Chapter 46 The Assistant Seems Arrogant

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My heart skipped a beat when I saw Atlas‘ cold eyes again. Our last encounter was still fresh in my mind.

My hysterical behavior that night probably left a big impression on him. Now, I was pretending to be affectionate with Matthew, and it felt embarrassing.

I instinctively removed my hand from Matthew’s arm and smiled at Atlas. Nick approached, and a crowd gathered around him to chat and get his attention. Matthew was among them.

I observed them coldly. Indeed, they were “sincere.” Atlas briefly glanced at Matthew. I was sure there was a hint of disdain in his gaze.

Nick didn’t introduce Atlas, and Atlas didn’t seem interested in meeting anyone. Instead, he stood beside me and said, “Ms. Hartz. Oh, maybe I should address you as Mrs. Murphy?”

“Ms. Hartz, please,” I replied noncommittally. “I didn’t expect to see you here today.”

“Hmm.” He sipped his drink and asked, “Seems like you’re in a good mood?

“Oh, Mr. Pierce, I don’t have your contact information. I still have your coat, so can I invite you to a meal sometime to give it

sipped his drink again, and did not give me his number.

press.

talking to Atlas, Matthew approached. He smiled as he wrapped an arm

Chlo, who’s this?”

Mr. Atlas Pierce from ATL Empire,” I said as I

CEO of Tanum

extended his hand. “Nice to meet you, Mr. Pierce!”

lightly.

turned to me without continuing the

he walked away without saying goodbye to Matthew. Despite

uninterested.

“What does he do at ATL Empire? He seems

Mr. Wright in the previous bidding meeting.” I said. I didn’t know Atlas’s role

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high and mighty, even harder to approach

desire for respect stemmed from his past experiences and insecurities. He was always afraid of being looked down on.

to have found a support system since we started

chose to ignore them. Perhaps love blinded me, and I would

situations.