Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 49 An Unexpected Discovery

The call went through. I introduced myself, and Atlas responded, “I know.”

His reply surprised me.

“Um… I was wondering if you could join me for lunch. I’d like to return your coat.”

“No,” he replied, leaving me feeling quite embarrassed. He sure didn’t beat around the bush.

As I struggled to respond, he continued, “2 p.m. at the cafe in the Glenmarie Plaza lobby.”

Atlas wasn’t refusing me, but there was a scheduling conflict.

“Okay! See you then!” After ending the call, I silently repeated the name ATL Empire.

I noticed that neither Matthew nor Johnson were around during my lunch break. They must have gone out.

to lunch with clients.

I turned and headed to the bathroom.

As soon as I entered a stall, I could hear two people coming in while murmuring. “Can you believe how

unlucky Erica was? She got yelled at!”

“Wasn’t it Mr. Murphy who approved the payment? Why would he be angry?”

“With his signature and his wife requesting the money, Erica wouldn’t dare reject the application, right?”

I suddenly understood they were discussing the money I requested earlier that day.

They continued, “It’s clear that he wasn’t happy with it. Looks like Chloe doesn’t mean that much to him.”

“Isn’t she the founder of our company? Why is it so hard for her to get such little money?”

“That was centuries ago! I heard Mr. Murphy has a mistress now. One of them lowered their voice and

continued, “I overheard him tell Erica a few days ago not to deposit payments into the company’s

account.

“He must have subsidiary companies.”

Isn’t that a little cold of him?

“He’s trying to protect himself from Chloe. She’s truly pitiful, and one day she’ll have nothing. Look at he now She only requested a hundred thousand dollars, and Mr. Murphy scolded Erical Enca’s annoyed over

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The Murphy family was all about money, never turning it down.

My mom’s tone showed concern, “Chlo, are you…”

“Don’t overthink it. I’m just anxious. Giving you guys money is always a struggle. Isn’t it natural for a daughter to provide for her parents? The company is doing well now. You should just accept our support for my peace of mind!” I emphasized it again.

My mother agreed reluctantly.

I

deceive me. Over dinner, I asked him, and he said he forgot due to his busy

reminded him again. He nodded

Matthew wired her ten thousand dollars.

ten grand?

Matthew’s office. His secretary

application for a hundred thousand

unt stated.

to sign the form.

enough. They need to prepare for unexpected expenses since my dad suffers from something serious. Let’s make sure they

peace.

the client. He was slightly embarrassed and quickly agreed. “You’re right. Your parents need peace of mind.”

it off

do for them.”

nodded and went to the finance department to

money, I returned to my office

a chance to boost his image since he valued it

face.

picked up the phone to check the time. Then, hesitantly, I

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49 An Unexpected Discovery

through. I introduced myself,

reply surprised

me for lunch. I’d like to

me feeling quite embarrassed.

“2 p.m. at the cafe in the Glenmarie Plaza

there was a scheduling

I

call, I silently

during

with clients.

headed to the

I could hear two people coming in while murmuring.

She got

it Mr. Murphy who approved the payment? Why

requesting the money, Erica

the money I requested earlier

it. Looks like Chloe doesn’t mean that much to

founder of our company? Why is it so hard for

Murphy has a

a few days ago not to deposit payments into

account

must have

a little cold of

himself from Chloe. She’s truly pitiful, and one

requested a hundred thousand dollars, and Mr. Murphy scolded Erical

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Murphy’s team? She probably didn’t expect that treatment.” One of them

was still around the company, Erica stuck to

Maybe

feel the same way.”