Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 58 A Subtle Battle

I was surprised to see him. Wasn’t he supposed to be in Operose for business? Why was he here now

rather than in the arms of his mistress?

I remained silent, observing him. He smiled softly and asked, “Honey, what should we have for lunch?

“I haven’t decided yet!” I replied casually, showing no hint of surprise.

He walked closer. “We talked until really late last night. I rushed back this morning because I didn’t want you to worry. I didn’t even have time for breakfast. Let’s go for an early lunch, and we’ll have whatever you

want. It’s on me!”

I watched him act charmingly. Oddly enough, I couldn’t get angry. It was as if I were having a different pleasure, a sensation.

Out of nowhere, I thought about Atlas.

“Did you drink?” He asked, probably noticing the scent around me. But he did not smell like alcohol

himself, despite attending a late–night social gathering.

“Yeah.” I said, “How about the Italian restaurant opposite Glenmarie Plaza?”

His eyes narrowed briefly, then he nodded, “Sure, whatever my wife wants!”

Life was full of dramatic twists. I had not expected to see Lauren as soon as we entered the restaurant. When I saw her again, I paid close attention to her. She was dressed elegantly in a fashionable knit dress.

She wasn’t an ordinary competitor in this game.

had a secret satisfaction when I thought about Melanie’s shallowness. This game appeared to

my

good feeling. She could be of

and I lowered

seems to be a

overly cunning is not necessarily a good thing for a woman,” Matthew replied casually. “I prefer

I’m foolish?” I addressed his comment.

out to pinch my nose. “Silly girl, who were you drinking with

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you think?” I countered. “Besides, you stayed out too. I need to entertain

on business trips!”

a big deal. However, my mind wandered to Atlas.

business trips often. It was an

you guys drinking?”

place!” I answered casually. “Did you go to the car dealership yesterday?”

I

After I visited the construction site, I went

misunderstanding then!” I said it

to let him know that ATL Empire was holding a

at 2 p.m.

at me and asked about the situation with ATL Empire. He didn’t invite me

to the meeting. Instead, he went with Johnson.

It was the ATL Empire’s meeting minutes. One key point

undergo a financial assessment by the end of the month. It would include

personal checks.

covered ATL Empire’s collaborative projects for three years. ATL Empire’s projects were s supposed