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

to deceive me.

I reminded him again. He nodded repeatedly, promising to handle it

to say Matthew wired

sent ten

went to Matthew’s office. His secretary said he was with a

the client, I went to the finance department. I filled out an application for a hundred thousand dollars. Disregarding his meeting, I went straight to his

unt stated.

and asked him to sign the form.

to prepare for unexpected expenses since my dad suffers from something serious.

peace.

the amount he sent in front of the client. He was slightly

and tried to play it off by saying, “Ask your mom if

for them.”

to arrange the transfer.

I returned to my office

a chance to boost his image since he valued it so much. A satisfied

face.

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

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49 An

myself, and

surprised me.

join me

quite embarrassed. He sure

p.m.

me, but there was a scheduling conflict.

I

you then!” After ending the call, I silently repeated the name ATL

Johnson were around during my lunch break. They must have gone out

lunch with

turned and headed to the

I entered a stall, I could hear two people coming in while murmuring. “Can

Erica was? She got

approved the

the money, Erica wouldn’t

discussing the money I requested earlier that day.

happy with it. Looks like Chloe doesn’t

she the founder of our company? Why is it

Murphy has a mistress now.” One of them lowered their

“I overheard him tell Erica a few days ago not

account

must have

that a little

Chloe. She’s truly pitiful, and one day she’ll have nothing. Look at her

dollars, and Mr. Murphy scolded Erical Brice

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team? She probably didn’t expect that treatment.”

“Back when Chloe was still around the company,

turned to Mr. Murphy. Maybe she has a crush on

the same way.”