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

powerless and troubled. I believed it was the

you treat me like this?” He continued to gaze at me dejectedly. “Why

want to engage with him since today’s

please leave,”

me. “Chipe, you’re not the same as before, You’ve hat,

he could

vantage

Matthew now believed I had

everyone on

find out who this Mr. Maddox

Chloe, Maddox O’Connell is the highest–ranking official of a government agency,”

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

could persuade the highest–ranking official to intervene on

behalf. I couldn’t make sense

ended, my office received another visitor,

door behind her.

approached me and extended his hand, “Come here.”

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

you get scared last

his words amusing because he had

Mr. Maddox.

night, but I am petrified today.” I pouted, feeling

all, everyone in the city knew about my divorce, and I