Chapter 147
Beyond the Divorce
The Outcome When Josh passed me the suppliersâ payment reminders the following day, I secretly got Carol to select a few representatives from the companies on the list and match them with the collected information.
Then, I told Josh to notify all suppliers of a response meeting at Tanum Corporation next Monday.
Josh seemed puzzled.
âMs.Chloe, whatâs your plan for the meeting?â I noticed his eagerness and asked smilingly, âMr.Josh, what do you think would be the best way to resolve this situation?â He chuckled, not entirely understanding my intentions.
âMs.Chloe, Iâm not sure I follow.
Youâre being quite mysterious.â âHaha!â I laughed heartily.
âAs if youâve ever understood me!â He joined in the laughter.
âThatâs true!â âIâve got you figured out,â I teased him.
He blinked, appearing a bit nervous.
âDonât worry, get back to work.
I have ideas you can trust,â I reassured and dismissed Josh from my office.
Although reluctant, he realized I didnât care to continue the discussion and left.
Indeed, I had prepared everything.
After all, I could always retreat to my hometown if my gamble failed.
Suddenly, I received a notification from ATL Empire.
They would host a press conference at 6 p.m.
on Sunday at the top floor of Starlight International to announce the new CEO of ATL Empire for the Toradol Headquarters.
The news shook Foswood and all of Toradoâs business community.
All companies collaborating with ATL Empire had received invites to the conference.
It was the same day as Matthew had predicted.
Not even half an hour after receiving the notification, Matthew called.
I didnât avoid it and answered the call.
He sounded smug, saying, âDid my information prove accurate, my dear wife?â I closed my eyes and inwardly cursed his arrogance.
âDonât underestimate me.
Iâm not the same man who used to fear breathing in your presence.
You should reconsider.
Besides being with me, you have no other choice.
If you agree to remarry me, Iâll restore Tanum Corporation to its former glory.
âMatthew, you can forget about that.
I will never remarry you, even if I must sacrifice everything.â I replied and hung up the phone.
I stood by my office window and gazed into the distance before calling Atlas.
As usual, it went straight to voicemail.
On Sunday, I took only Carol with me to Starlight International.
However, Ivanna was also there because her media company collaborated with ATL Empire.
I It was the most significant event I had attended.
Starlight International was the biggest and most luxurious hotel in Foswood.
As an international conglomerate, ATL Empire chose this venue to highlight the importance of its announcement.
The attendees were influential figures representing ATL Empireâs partners from Torado.
Since it was a business event, I wore a tailored pantsuit, I entered the hall with Carol without attracting too much attention.
I was just another guest today.
I spotted Matthew as I mingled in the crowd.
He wore a nice suit and seemed confident.
He conversed with a few people as if he were ATL Empireâs new CEO.
When he saw me, he excused himself and approached me.
I hated being unable to avoid him.
Again, I wondered how I couldnât see how despicable he was before.
âHoney!â He grinned and leaned in to whisper, âHereâs some information for you.
The son of ATL Empireâs chairman is reclaiming his authority.
Heâll manage the business in the Torado region.
Weâll still work together in the future, and itâs a new beginning for our original team.
âAfter tonight, I will start a new chapter.
I will no longer be just the owner of a small company.â I glared at Matthew.
âI wish you well.â Immediately after, I strode away while he followed like a pest.
âDo you know whatâs happening now, Chlo? If you want, I can give you a life of luxury,â Matthew insisted.
I retorted, âYouâre overestimating yourself.
You should go home and brag to Melanie instead.
Since she admires you so much, you donât need to chase after other women.â I continued walking with Carol, and Matthew left his last words, âDonât be so arrogant.
Youâll see the outcome soon!â