Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 47 Enduring Humiliation

I was startled. My grip tightened on the note as I watched him walk away. My heart raced, and I stashed the note in my small clutch.

When it was time to leave, I sat in the car while Matthew talked with several other executives from development firms. I retrieved the note, but my hands were trembling.

His name and phone number were handwritten on it. He had given me his contact information.

I smiled and tucked the note into a compartment

through my belongings without my knowledge. 1

within my clutch, I was wary that Matthew would snoop

Matthew discussed and criticized the people at the event all the way home. I silently cursed the

despicable man beside me.

His words did not interest me. Instead, I thought about meeting Atlas again and learning more about ATL

Empire.

Since Matthew diverted the assets, why shouldn’t I redirect my business?

Tanum Corporation was my creation, but I was gone too long. Matthew had left his mark on the company and its culture. Like its leader, the company was not transparent enough.

it before, and I could do

for my future.

a shower. Matthew suddenly walked into

you doing? Get out, I’m not done!” I covered

away.

playfully, drunk. “Honey, how long has it been since we did it?

protests and embraced me.

to push him away. He became angry at my resistance, despite usually

no match

disgust for him. He showed no concern

feelings.

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felt nauseous as tears streamed down my face. My eyes were

brute get away

time had passed.

drifted off to sleep like a log. I didn’t know who

thing was clear–this was nothing like

weren’t for our daughter, I might have killed him.

ran to the bathroom and looked in the mirror. My body

I needed to speed up my plans to escape

sake and my future. I cleaned myself in

before calming down. That night, I slept