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.

the banquet. I had done it before, and I could

for

heels and went to take a shower. Matthew suddenly walked into the

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

away.

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

my protests and embraced me. His actions

despite usually being gentle. He overpowered me by lifting my soapy, slippery body.

no match

intense disgust for him. He

feelings.

+15 BONUS

My eyes were wide open as I stared at the

let this brute get away

much time had passed.

sleep like a log. I didn’t

nothing like how he

daughter, I

to the bathroom and looked in the mirror. My body

inside and out. I needed to speed up my plans to escape this

for Ava’s sake and my future. I cleaned myself in the bathroom for

That night,