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,

troubled. I believed it

this?” He continued to gaze at me dejectedly. “Why can’t I see

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

please leave,” Carol said coldly.

same as before, You’ve hat, he strode out of

he could tal

vantage

Ryan’s tactics. He used Atticus’s visit to make Matthew anxious and confused. Matthew now believed I had a connection with the mysterious Maddox. Meanwhile, I knew Maddox

everyone on

please find out who this Mr.

Maddox O’Connell is the highest–ranking official of a government

acted decisively. It seemed Maddox hadn’t disclosed everything last night. He had only come to help me,

some connection

could persuade the highest–ranking

couldn’t make sense

workday ended, my office received another visitor, Atlas. After

closed the door behind her.

and extended his hand,

didn’t approach him. He

get scared last night?”

find his words amusing because he had indirectly admitted his involvement. It seemed

Mr. Maddox.

I am

about my divorce, and I kept