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.

me after the banquet. I had done it before, and I could do it

for my future.

off my high heels and went to take a shower. Matthew suddenly walked into the bathroom completely

I’m not done!”

away.

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

my protests and embraced me. His actions

at my resistance, despite usually being

was no match

intense disgust for him. He showed no concern for

feelings.

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nauseous as tears streamed down my face. My eyes were wide open as I stared at the ceiling,

to let this brute

had passed. Matthew alternated

like a log. I didn’t know who he was thinking of.

clear–this was nothing like how he

for our daughter, I might have killed

looked in the mirror. My body was covered

needed to speed up my plans to escape

endure this humiliation for Ava’s sake and my future. I

night, I