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.

it before, and I could do it again.

the foundation for my future.

arriving home, I kicked off my high heels and went to take a shower. Matthew suddenly walked into the

done!” I covered my private parts, trying to

away.

“Honey, how long has it been since we did it? Why are you

me. His actions were greedy and impulsive.

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

was no match for

feel intense disgust

feelings.

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

brute

how much time had passed. Matthew alternated between romantic

sleep like a log. I

was clear–this was nothing like how he used

it weren’t for our daughter, I might have killed him.

and looked in the

needed to speed

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

night, I slept in Ava’s