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.

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

troubled. I believed it was the best

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

engage with him since today’s events gave

Matthew, please leave,” Carol said

the same as before, You’ve hat,

he could

vantage

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

on

find out who this Mr. Maddox

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

come to help me,

connection with

Atlas could persuade the

behalf. I couldn’t make sense of

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

closed the door behind her.

me and extended his

and didn’t approach him. He raised an eyebrow and came closer. “What’s

you get scared last night?”

couldn’t help but find his words amusing because he

Mr.

I am petrified today.” I

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