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.

secret satisfaction when I thought about Melanie’s

in my

gave me a good feeling. She could be of

me, and I lowered my guard, politely

sat down, I commented to Matthew. “Ms. Burton seems to

thing for a woman,” Matthew replied casually. “I prefer someone like my honey–understanding

foolish?” I addressed

pinch my nose. “Silly girl, who were you drinking with last night?”

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stayed out too. I need to entertain myself

on business

the topic wasn’t a big deal. However, my

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

you guys drinking?”

“Did you go

I

visited the construction site, I went straight

There must’ve been a misunderstanding

called Matthew to let him know that ATL Empire was holding

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glanced at me and asked about the situation with ATL Empire.

to the meeting. Instead, he went with Johnson.

after picking up Ava. It was the ATL Empire’s meeting minutes. One key point

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

personal checks.

collaborative projects for three years. ATL Empire’s projects