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

the foundation for my future.

off my high heels and went to take a shower. Matthew suddenly walked

doing? Get out, I’m not done!” I covered my private parts, trying to shoo him

away.

has it been since we did it? Why

embraced me. His actions

desperately tried to push him away. He became angry at my resistance, despite usually being gentle. He overpowered me by lifting

match for

and unpreparedness made me feel intense disgust for him. He showed no concern for my

feelings.

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eyes were wide open as I stared at the ceiling, and I

this brute get away with

how much time had passed. Matthew alternated between romantic words and vulgarities.

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

thing was clear–this was nothing like how he

our daughter, I

bathroom and looked in the mirror. My

to speed up

to endure this humiliation for Ava’s sake and my future. I cleaned myself in the

down. That night, I slept in Ava’s