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

I believed it was the

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

with him since today’s events gave me a

leave,”

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

he

vantage

Matthew now believed

on edge.

out who

Maddox O’Connell is the highest–ranking official of a government agency,” Carol immediately. replied, leaving me stunned.

wonder Atticus 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

connection with Atlas.

wanted to know their relationship since Atlas could persuade the highest–ranking official to intervene on

I couldn’t make sense of anything.

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

closed the door behind

extended

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

Did you get scared last night?”

amusing because he had indirectly admitted

sent Mr.

I am petrified today.” I pouted, feeling

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