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.

from Ryan today. Instead of arguing with Matthew, I remained

troubled. I believed it was the best course of action.

like this?” He continued to

him since today’s events gave me a splitting

leave,” Carol

turned to me. “Chipe, you’re not the same as before, You’ve hat, he strode out of

felt he

vantage

anxious and confused. Matthew now believed I had

everyone on

who this Mr. Maddox

highest–ranking official of a government agency,” Carol

help me, even

connection with

Atlas could persuade the

make sense of

ended, my office received another visitor, Atlas.

the door behind her.

extended his

approach him. He raised an

Did you get scared last

but find his words amusing because he had indirectly admitted

sent Mr.

but I am

that happened today. After all, everyone in the city knew about my divorce, and