Chapter 233
Beyond the Divorce
Return of the Scumbag I spotted Matthew, who had disappeared for quite some time.
I had just parked at the companyâs underground garage when he appeared at my car, dressed sharply.
I didnât know how he found me, almost as if heâd been keeping tabs on me.
He smiled warmly and even opened the car door. âChlo!â
It seemed I had forgotten about this personâs existence. Seeing him again felt like waking up from a dream and returning to reality.
1 sighed. How was this man still alive? As soon as he appeared, I felt sick again.
âMove aside!â I spoke icily.
âChlo, I was wrong! Donât hold it against me. I came to apologize to you today.â Suddenly, Matthew seemed to revert to his former self. âChlo, Iâve missed our daughter!â
He blocked me, acting like he was really sad. Even his eyes looked watery. I didnât know if he really cared about our daughter.
daughter a lot. âListen, itâs been tough for both of us since our split. Weâre not happy,â he said. âI miss our da Can I see her? And also, my mom is sick, and she keeps mentioning you. Chlo, can we try again?â
âImpossible!â I said it sternly, trying to go around him. I didnât want to be near him.
âChlo, please, Iâm begging you! I was too focused on work before, but I still want to be be with you!â
Matthew was relentless, and his performance was topânotch.
âMatthew, man up and stop bothering me. Just face it! Thereâs no turning back for us.â I said, âThink of your upcoming baby instead! You donât have to worry about our daughter anymore!â
âI just closed a big deal. Letâs do it together, my wife! We can succeed together! Donât be mad anymore!â
I couldnât contain my anger. âWake up! No matter how many deals you sign, it has nothing to do with me. Move aside!â
Matthew hugged me, then quickly kissed my neck while muttering nonsensical words.
1 forcefully pushed him away and gave him a resounding slap. âIâll repeat it. Please stop harassing me.
Weâre never getting back together!â
As I walked away, I vigorously wiped my neck in disgust. I hated him so much that even his smell Behind me. Matthew called out. âChloe, youâll regret this. Donât think youâre still Atlasâs precious little gem. Heâs just toying with you! You canât compete with them. Stop being so stubborn! Youâre just a woman he discarded He must have seen that news report, which gave him the confidence to confront me Sadness overwhelmed me. I wondered how many more villains I would meet. Though I wasnât sure what lay ahead, I sensed more trials in my future