Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 186 Putting the Show Together

When Matthew calmed down slightly, the employees helped to clean up his mess while Carol

accompanied me back to my office

Suddenly, Matthew burst into my office. “Chloe, what’s your relationship with Mr. Maddox? Why didn’t you say anything about it when we were together? How many more resources and connections do you have? Why are you doing this?!”

I stood behind my desk and rested my hands on it as I gazed at him in amusement. His questions

seemed comical, as if he believed I should surrender all my answers. He had a peculiar way of thinking.

I replied, “There’s a lot you don’t know about me.”

“Why are you doing this to me, Chloe?” His tone softened abruptly, and he sounded disheartened, “When

did you become so ruthless?”–

My phone rang as he spoke, interrupting our conversation. I saw it was Atlas, collected my thoughts, and

answered the call, “Hello?”

“Where are you?” Atlas’s voice came through.

“In my office,” I replied simply.

“Wait for me,” he said before hanging up. I didn’t quite grasp the meaning behind his words.

I sat in my chair, looking at Matthew. “I don’t have time to answer your questions. Take care of yourself from now on. Carol, please see our guest out!” I instructed Carol.

Ryan today. Instead of arguing with Matthew, I remained calm and used

and troubled. I believed it was

how could you treat me like this?” He continued to gaze at me dejectedly. “Why can’t I

want to engage with him since today’s events gave me a splitting headache.

please leave,” Carol said

the same as before, You’ve hat, he

felt he could

vantage

to make Matthew anxious and confused. Matthew now believed I had a connection with the mysterious

on edge.

out who this Mr. Maddox

the highest–ranking official of a government agency,” Carol immediately. replied,

had acted decisively. It seemed Maddox hadn’t disclosed everything last night. He had only come to help me, even though we didn’t know each other. Still, I wondered why he did it or if he

some connection with

to know their relationship since Atlas could persuade

make sense of

my office received another visitor, Atlas. After escorting

door

approached me and extended his hand, “Come

and didn’t approach him. He raised an eyebrow and

Did you get scared

couldn’t help but find his words amusing because he had indirectly admitted his involvement. It

sent Mr.

am petrified today.” I pouted,

knew about my divorce, and I kept embarrassing myself even after that. I