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.

I learned a valuable lesson from Ryan today. Instead of arguing with Matthew, I remained calm and used my strengths to render him powerless and troubled. I believed it was the best course of action.

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

I didn’t want to engage with him since today’s events gave me a splitting headache.

“Mr. Matthew, please leave,” Carol said coldly.

ariced at Carol, then turned to me. “Chipe, you’re not the same as before, You’ve hat, he strode out of my office.

He felt he could tal vantage I started to appreciate Ryan’s tactics. 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 Maddox could put everyone on edge.

“Carol, please find out who this Mr. Maddox is.”

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

No 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 or if he had some connection with Atlas.

I wanted to know their relationship since Atlas could persuade the highest–ranking official to intervene on my behalf. I couldn’t make sense of anything.

As the workday ended, my office received another visitor, Atlas. After escorting him to my office, Carol discreetly closed the door behind her.

Atlas approached me and extended his hand, “Come here.”

However, I remained rooted and didn’t approach him. He raised an eyebrow and came closer. “What’s wrong? Did you get scared last night?”

I couldn’t help but find his words amusing because he had indirectly admitted his involvement. It seemed he sent Mr. Maddox.

“I wasn’t scared last night, but I am petrified today.” I pouted, feeling frustrated.

I felt like a laughingstock with everything that happened today. After all, everyone in the city knew about my divorce, and I kept embarrassing myself even after that. I bet everyone in Galar Tower knew about the stories of the tenth floor.

After the mistress came to cause a scene, my ex–husband came. I had no chance to salvage my image.

“Tell me,” Atlas said, lifting my chin and gazing into my eyes. He lightly brushed his fingers against my lips.

I glanced at him skeptically and then recounted the story to him. He smiled after hearing it, and I felt like he was playing with my heart.

ked Mr. Maddox to help you to create this situation. That way, Atticus couldn’t do anything to pote and matter of factly, it also served as a warning to Matthew.”

cut ties with Matthew so decisively!

Matthew so decisively?” I sakad, looking af Ale “Why? Are you scared?” He met my gaze, smiling. “I brought someone for you.”

“What do you mean?” I didn’t understand what he was getting at.

“You’ve been looking for a capable marketing manager, right? I’ll introduce someone to you,” he said casually.

Indeed, I had been searching for a marketing manager for a while, but none met my criteria.

He finished speaking and nibbled my lip before releasing me and striding to the door. He opened it and called, “Come in!”