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 again. I needed

for

went to take a shower. Matthew suddenly walked into the

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

away.

on me playfully, drunk. “Honey, how long has it been since

protests and embraced me. His actions were greedy and impulsive.

my resistance, despite usually being gentle. He

was no match for

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

feelings.

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streamed down my face. My eyes were wide open as I stared

this brute get

had passed. Matthew alternated between

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

was clear–this was nothing like how

our daughter, I might have killed him.

to the bathroom and looked in the mirror.

needed to speed up my plans to escape this brute.

Ava’s sake and my

before calming down. That night, I slept in