Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 54 The Big Showdown

I couldn’t wait to get to the office in the morning.

I called Johnson and asked for detailed information about Lauren. I picked up on the hidden meaning

behind his words and learned that Lauren had her sights on Matthew.

Considering what I witnessed between them the other day, I remembered Matthew looking slightly shifty.

After all, once a man stole a kiss, he would likely crave more.

My heart stung again. I once thought overcoming difficulties would solidify our love. I never expected Matthew not to be my soulmate. Still, I didn’t have time for sorrow and had to take matters into my own

hands to save myself.

The information Ivanna uncovered shocked me even more. Indeed, all three Murphys had accounts. Melanie owned properties and had a construction and renovation company registered with a capital of

1.5 million dollars.

Though the company didn’t have many projects, its cash flow was substantial. It was clear where the money was coming from. With a registration amounting to 1.5 million, it was evident that Matthew had

been profiting over the years.

The deposits under Henry and Grace’s names even exceeded seven figures. I burst into laughter when I saw the data. Matthew was ruthless and calculating. It was an all–out family affair.

All their accounts were full except for mine, the legally wedded spouse. His intentions were apparent to everyone else, while I remained oblivious. A chill ran down my spine because he had deceived me so

mercilessly.

lost my youth, marriage, and deep affection

our marriage, I would have to fill

possessions.

I was conflicted about keeping a complete family for my daughter.

my family was collapsing before me. I clung to that warmth. Even if love

familial affection remained.

the harsh truth forced me to admit it. There

as an obstacle now. My role and value

about my daughter. People loved her, and her smile could light

have such a sick bastard for a father? My heart ached, and

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a message on WhatsApp from Melanie. It contained a picture of her at a car dealership, so I

private investigator.

when I went to meet him. I briefed him about Lauren and asked him to dig

Ivanna, “Even if they’ve never interacted, we must create

stared at me in disbelief, then exclaimed, “You want to set up a

with us follow our plan?

can manage that. It’s only a

both a couple of rotten apples

make those two comply, I can help spread the word,” Ivanna promised me, “I

throughout the

I

to enjoy the show then? If it creates a city–wide storm, we must include Melanie to

exciting.” I looked at Ivanna meaningfully. “Do you want to see Matthew and Melanie being

would you rather see all