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Chapter 44 Winning Over One's Heart
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Beyond the Divorce Chapter 46 The Assistant Seems Arrogant
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I was startled. My grip tightened on the note as I watched him walk away. My heart raced, and I stashed the note in my small clutch.When it was time to leave, I sat in the car while Matthew talked with several other executives from development firms. I retrieved the note, but my hands were trembling.His name and phone number were handwritten on it. He had given me his contact information.I smiled and tucked the note into a compartment within my clutch. I was wary that Matthew would snoop through my belongings without my knowledge.Matthew discussed and criticized the people at the event all the way home. I silently cursed the despicable man beside me.His words did not interest me. Instead, I thought about meeting Atlas again and learning more about ATL Empire.Since Matthew diverted the assets, why shouldn't I redirect my business?Tanum Corporation was my creation, but I was gone too long. Matthew had left his mark on the company and its culture. Like its leader, the compan
Beyond the Divorce Chapter 48 Finding the Right Time
I remained still. His behavior puzzled me, but I knew they were crocodile tears.Eventually, he stood and said, "Wait here, I’ll make you something to eat." He would not show me his face.I didn’t care about his thoughts. Even if he showed such emotions occasionally, my image of him would not change. I couldn't lower myself to the level of a brute.I knew quick action was my best defense. I couldn't let him succeed.He returned to normal at breakfast, warm and smiling. "Honey, come here. Eat while it's hot! Start with the milk!"He was attentive to me during breakfast, and everything seemed to have returned to normal. His actions left me feeling a little dazed.“How about a day off today? You've lost a lot of weight recently. I could tell when I held you last night," he said tenderly.A vision of him and Melanie brought me back to reality. To calm my nausea, I patted my chest. "I don't know why I keep feeling nauseous. Maybe I'm too worried about my parents.""I know. Don't wor
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The call went through. I introduced myself, and Atlas responded, "I know."His reply surprised me. "Um... I was wondering if you could join me for lunch. I'd like to return your coat.""No," he replied, leaving me feeling quite embarrassed. He sure didn’t beat around the bush.As I struggled to respond, he continued, "2 p.m. at the cafe in the Glenmarie Plaza lobby.” Atlas wasn't refusing me, but there was a scheduling conflict."Okay! See you then!" After ending the call, I silently repeated the name ATL Empire.I noticed that neither Matthew nor Johnson were around during my lunch break. They must have gone out to lunch with clients.I turned and headed to the bathroom.As soon as I entered a stall, I could hear two people coming in while murmuring. "Can you believe how unlucky Erica was? She got yelled at!""Wasn't it Mr. Murphy who approved the payment? Why would he be angry?""With his signature and his wife requesting the money, Erica wouldn't dare reject the applica
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Beyond the Divorce Chapter 51 An Emergency
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"I really haven't seen anything. What are you talking about? My dad never told me about this!" I gritted my teeth, holding onto this secret, but it was clear they already knew about the existence of the survey maps."If you want your children to live, you better tell me the truth. Otherwise, I won't hesitate to show you no mercy. Let me tell you the truth, I didn't plan on leaving alive!" Kenzie's admission was chilling."Then if I die, bitch, I'll take you down with me. Oh... no, scratch that. It'll be you and your children. Haha… So, tell me!" She hit me with the back of the gun."Kenzie, you know how Atlas feels about me. He wouldn't let me be harmed. Do you really think he'd tell me too much? About those maps you mentioned, not only do I not know, but I haven't even seen them. “Even if they exist, my father would only tell him..." I appealed to Atlas's protective feelings toward me, a reasonable plea since most men would be protective of their loved ones, especially Atlas.Ju
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I adjusted my breathing and asked, "What do you want to know?"Although I asked this, my mind raced. "He's been back for some time now and has said too much... You've got to tell me, what exactly do you want to know?""Louis and Rory had a secret between them. What was it?" Kenzie said, her voice dripping with malice."They…" I deliberately gasped loudly, buying myself some time. I knew Atlas would come to rescue me. My priority was to protect my children."They... two of them had a... sizable sum of money..." Since that money was already in our hands, I thought it would be futile even if they knew.Kenzie completely released her grip and then shoved my head forward abruptly. My body plunged forward, but quick reflexes saved me as I grabbed onto the front seat, steadying myself."What money? How much?" Kenzie seemed very interested."The amount is significant, but I don't know exactly." I played coy with her. After all, everyone was interested in money matters.Of course, Kenzi
Beyond the Divorce Chapter 1552 A Sudden Kidnapping
The screech of brakes pierced the air, and a gray car halted right in front of me. Instinctively, I stepped back, unable to discern the make of the car before two individuals leaped out and swiftly pulled me into the vehicle. Simultaneously, a panicked cry sounded from behind me, "Chlo…"Before I could even assess the situation inside the car, it bolted forward."What do you want? Who are you people?" I struggled and shouted.Suddenly, a hand reached out from behind, gripping my neck tightly, and a chilling voice whispered, "Enough."With just those words, I instantly recognized the person. The voice was all too familiar.I steadied my nerves and spoke with feigned calmness, "Kenzie, you've got some nerve, attacking me in broad daylight. It seems like you're really desperate. What? Your plan failed, didn't it?"My neck was forcefully pulled backward. The sudden suffocation drove me to claw at the arm, choking me instinctively."Don't move! If you don't want to die so soon, beh
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Atlas's face darkened as he uttered a curt "Hmm" and hung up the phone.Turning to Tristan, he said, "Escort Mrs. Chloe back to the office."He looked at me and softened his tone, "You go back to the office first, I'll come to pick you up later." Atlas expressed a hint of apology."Okay." I nodded.Tristan escorted me to my office and gave me some instructions before leaving.Then, my phone rang. It was a call from Trinity. I quickly answered, "Chlo, I'm about to head to the airport, I’m going to Yare. Do you have any messages for the old lady?"Her sudden question caught me off guard. I really didn't know what message to convey. After all, the old lady of the Avila family to me was just an impression from a photo."No. Let's talk after everything's settled. I'll arrange a time to visit her," I said lightly.Although the travel ban for me had been lifted with the situation becoming clearer, Yare was in turmoil, and I was pregnant. I didn't want to make any promises to the old l
Beyond the Divorce Chapter 1550 Who is the Biggest Shareholder?
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