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

my favor.

gave me a good feeling. She could be of use

surprisingly open about introducing me, and I lowered my

“Ms. Burton seems to

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

you saying I’m foolish?” I addressed his

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

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“Besides, you stayed out

on business trips!”

wasn’t a big deal.

business trips often. It was an exceptional situation yesterday!” he explained. “Where were

you guys drinking?”

you go to the car dealership

I

After I visited the construction site, I went straight to Operose.”

misunderstanding then!” I said it

Matthew to let him know that ATL Empire was

2 p.m.

the situation

him to the meeting. Instead, he went

received a document on my phone after picking up Ava. It was the

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

personal checks.

years. ATL Empire’s projects were s supposed to be all government–backed initiatives