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.

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

in my

gave me a good feeling.

about introducing me, and I lowered my guard,

sat down, I commented to Matthew. “Ms. Burton seems to be a very competent person.

not necessarily a good thing for a woman,” Matthew

you saying I’m foolish?” I addressed his comment.

girl, who

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countered. “Besides, you stayed out too. I need

business trips!”

the topic wasn’t a big

trips often. It was an exceptional situation

you guys drinking?”

answered casually. “Did you go to the car

I

I visited the construction site, I went

misunderstanding then!” I said it

we finished eating, Johnson called Matthew to let him know that ATL Empire

at 2 p.m.

the situation

the meeting. Instead, he went with Johnson.

picking up Ava. It was the ATL

undergo a financial assessment by the end of the month. It would include a thorough evaluation of the entire organization. That includes projects,

personal checks.

ATL Empire’s projects were s