Chapter 138

I Want to Meet Him I slumped onto the couch when I got home.

I was exhausted as I gazed at the ceiling, thinking I was wrong to assume everything would go smoothly after divorcing Matthew.

Despite my efforts to move forward, I felt trapped.

I didn’t know what Matthew and his “allies” aimed for.

Beside them, it seemed an unseen force was pushing me to move.

I doubted whether my previous decisions were correct.

It was good for the company to have projects, but I also felt tied down.

I couldn’t turn back, even if it meant facing tremendous challenges.

My mom must’ve heard me and realized I hadn’t returned to my room, so she quietly came downstairs.

Her heart ached when she saw me looking so tired.

She sat beside me, saying, “You look exhausted.” I smiled bitterly and nodded.

“Yeah.

Mom, why do we have to grow up?” I asked softly.

My mom stroked my hair gently.

“It’s a long journey, and you must learn to stop and smell the roses.” “Tanum is my dream and the result of my hard work.

Although it’s undergoing significant changes, want to drag it down.

I won’t allow them to do that.

I can’t let it fail under my leadership.

some “I didn’t want to be so ruthless before this, but they went too far and left me no choice.

Some just don’t deserve kindness.” My mom’s hand trembled.

“Is it that scumbag again? Her words made me realize I had said too much.

I got up, saying, “Mom, don’t worry.

I’ve sorted things at the company.

I hired someone to help, and he’s also from our hometown.

Oh, you know him too.

Do you remember Ryan?” “The one from the same school as you? my mom asked.

“Yes, that’s him.

He just returned to the country, and I hired him to work in my company.” “Oh, that’s great! It’s nice to have someone from the same hometown looking out for you.

Invite him for dinner one day.

I remember him taking good care of you when you started college!” My mom’s eyes sparkled.

“Yeah, that’s him,” I assured her, “I’ll invite him for dinner soon.” Suddenly, my phone rang, and I removed it from my bag to check the caller ID.

I saw Atlas’s name and told my mom, “I’m okay, mom.

You can go to bed now.

I’ll go to my room, too.” I answered the call while heading upstairs.

Atlas asked, “Are you home already?” “Yeah, I’m home,” I replied as I entered my room.

“I’ll be heading to Quillbrooke tomorrow for about two weeks.

If there are any issues related to ATL Empire, remember to wait for me to handle it when I return,” he said thoughtfully.

I froze and wondered what he meant.

I had never heard him speak so seriously about work matters, sol asked, “Is something wrong?”

Although I couldn’t see his expression, I sensed something had happened and felt uneasy.

“You don’t need to worry about matters concerning the headquarters.

I just want you to be prepared if anything happens during my absence.

As I said, you must replace Tanum Corporation’s previous suppliers within one month, no matter what.”

“Got it,” I promised solemnly.

Still, I couldn’t help but ask, “Did I cause any trouble for you?” My heart was in my throat, and I had a slight headache.

It seemed I had caused trouble for Atlas again.