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?

As you said, everything depends on the individual. My response was diplomatic, “Oh, Mr. Pierce, I don’t have your contact information. I still have your coat, so can I invite you to a

drink again, and did not give me his number. He didn’t seem willing to

press.

Atlas, Matthew approached. He smiled as he wrapped an arm around me.”

Chlo, who’s this?”

as

Matthew, the CEO of Tanum Corporation.”

his hand. “Nice to meet

smiled lightly.

the conversation

he walked away without saying goodbye to Matthew. Despite being

uninterested.

was annoyed and asked, “What does he do at ATL Empire?

I said. I didn’t know Atlas’s role at

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scoffed. “Pfft! He seems high and mighty, even harder to approach than

stemmed from his past experiences and insecurities. He

found a support system since we started the

knew these things but chose to ignore them. Perhaps love blinded me, and I

situations.