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 do it again. I needed

foundation for my future.

take a shower. Matthew suddenly walked into the bathroom completely naked, and my

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

away.

“Honey, how long has it

and embraced me. His actions were greedy and

angry at my resistance, despite usually being gentle. He overpowered me by lifting my

no match for

intense disgust for him. He showed

feelings.

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down my face. My eyes were wide open as I

let this brute get away with it.

didn’t know how much time had passed. Matthew alternated

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

was nothing like how he

daughter, I

the mirror. My body was covered in marks. I

out. I needed to speed up my

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

before calming down. That night, I