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Beyond the Divorce Chapter 611-I looked at him, helpless. "You're really something, Matthew. She publicly went after your mom, and you're still defending her?" Maybe my words hurt Matthew's pride too much, or perhaps he saw that the neighbors could not handle the situation.

Without asking what had happened, he yelled at me. "I didn't see her going after my mom. What I did see was you hitting her. You've simply gone too far!" Matthew embraced Melanie, presenting himself as a real macho man protecting his little woman.

Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt "Chloe, this is a family matter for us. Get out. Don't act like you're better than us!" The neighbors were all in shock and began criticizing him.

"Matthew, are you insane? Aren't you going to ask what happened?" "Exactly! He's a heartless son. How could he allow someone to mistreat his mom?" "Are you really her son? You're actually protecting this animal when your mom is in such shape?" "I'd say the beating was too light!" Matthew directed all his anger at me. "Chloe, this is what you wanted, right? Are you satisfied now that you've brought all these people to condemn me?" Then he yelled at the crowd inside the house, "Get out! All of you, get the hell out!" They turned their wrathful gazes toward him.

"Karma is coming for you eventually, you ungrateful thing!" "A heartless family! Despicable!" "Good-for-nothing!" Shad already stormed off, not even bothering to continue their scolding.

I took a deep breath and decided I was è talking to him. He was no longer human, and speaking to a beast was pointless. S I looked around at the chaos, then at Grace, who was now so enraged that she could not stand.

"Mom, don't be angry. Let's go back to the hospital," I said comfortingly as I approached her.

Just as I reached out to support her, Matthew suddenly grabbed my collar, violently pullingaway and throwingout.

Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm I wasn't as lucky this time, and I landed heavily on the ground. I slid forward due to momentum and hit the wall's corner with a thud. My vision darkened, and the piercing pain madegroan. The neighbors gasped and turned to look back. I felt a warm, slimy substance flowing down my forehead.

Someone ran over to helpup, exclaiming, "She's bleeding!" "Quick, get a clean towel! She's bleeding!" I touched my forehead, my hand covered in blood. I struggled to stand up, and blood trickled down my cheek. Then, unexpectedly, a horrifying scene unfolded.

Seeing my face covered in blood, Grace let out a mournful howl. "You monster! You're an ungrateful child…" She somehow summoned the strength to break free from the bodyguard. She then lunged at Matthew and Melanie.

Melanie screamed, clutching Matthew as she dodged. Grace's head made a thud against the hardwood dining table. Everyonen et gasped, their words caught in their throats, as Grace collapsed to the ground.

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Beyond the Divorce Chapter 612-I exclaimed, "Mom!" Just then, Melanie yelled, "She's just faking it! That old hag! Serves her right!" I crawled over, grabbed Grace, and shook her. "Mom… wake up. Don't scare me! Mom…" No matter how many times I called her, she wouldn't open her eyes. I shouted to the people inside, "Call an ambulance! Quickly! Mom, wake up! Don't scare me! I'll take you to the hospital…" I was frantic. I couldn't bear the thought of her dying like this. I reached out to check, and her breath was faint.

Matthew stood there dumbfounded, staring blankly at his mother. She was lying on the ground, unresponsive. Meanwhile, Grace's forehead continued to bleed. Despite the chaos, I couldn't care less about my own appearance.

I searched for my bag, panicking. The bewildered bodyguard finally reacted, helpingsupport Grace.

Finally, I took out my phone and called Atlas.

Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt As soon as he answered, I cried uncontrollably. "Atlas, please helpfind a doctor. Grace might not make it! Get the best doctor!" I shouted incoherently.

While comforting me, he asked a few questions and gaveinstructions before hanging up.

I turned back to Grace. "Mom, wake up! We promised to go htogether. I made breakfast for you!" I couldn't help but shed tears. No matter what, when I was recovering after giving birth, she took care of me.

"You have to wake up. I have so much to tell you. You can't leave like this!" When the ambulance arrived, they used a stretcher to carry her down. I followed, jumping into the ambulance, just like she was my own mother. I didn't even glance at Matthew.

I saw him pacing around before hopping into his car and tailing the ambulance.

At the hospital, I followed the stretcher to the emergency room.

Atlas was already waiting there.

When he saw my blood-stained orehead, he seemed unsettledIsually commanding face 이 larkening. Content belongs to wHe pulledover, growling, "What happened?" The bodyguard quickly briefed Atlas on the situation.

He promptly called a surgeon to attend to my wound. Throughout the process, his eyes were red with worry, tightly gripping my hand.

After the bandaging was done, he settledin a waiting chair. He marched toward Matthew without saying anything and landed two solid punches. The neighbors stepped in and pulled Atlas away.

Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm I sat in a daze, waiting for news from inside, but there was none.

My family, Lauren, and Ivanna rushed over. My mom had also brought Ava, fearing the worst.

After over two hours, the doctor finally cout. I rushed to the door and said, "Doctor…" The doctor looked at Atlas, shaking his head weakly. "Please accept our condolences. We did our best." My regrets could never be undone.

"Mom, how could you leave like this?!" I wailed, unable to accept reality. "You said you would chwith me." I cried so hard I could not breathe, while Ava was crying inconsolably.

It wasn't until this moment that Matthew seemed to react to what had happened. He let out a et heartbreaking cry. However, this cry broughtback to my senses Ì turned to look, seeing him kneeling on the ground. Standing numbly beside him was Melanie, staring blankly at Matthew's actions.

I suddenly made a surprising decision, signaling a neighbor to cover. I told him, "Please call all the neighbors at the scene!" He looked atin surprise, not understanding what I meant.

I said calmly but firmly, "I'm calling the cops.'

Beyond the Divorce Chapter 613-My words caught everyone's attention, and they looked atin disbelief.

"Call the cops?" The neighbor I had entrusted seemed to grasp the situation. He immediately picked up his phone and made the call.

Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt I kept my gaze on Melanie, who stood coldly and impatiently beside Matthew. After a while, I picked up my phone and called the cops.

Before they arrived, Atlas had arranged for us to see the body. Matthew didn't move. He stayed on his knees, wailing, refusing to look up.

"Matthew, go see your mother!" I said it coldly, but he remained motionless. "This is your last chance." His hands on the ground tightened, but he didn't lift his head.

"Grandma… I want Grandma!" Ava's cries were heartbreaking. After sthought, I stood up slowly and headed inside. Ivanna and Lauren stood by my side.

"We'll accompany you." "I want to see Grandma!" Ava cried. "Mommy, I want to see Grandma too!" I smiled sadly and said, "Be good! Mommy will go for you. Grandma wouldn't want you to cry." Then I walked into the emergency room resolutely. There were no medical staff inside, and the stark white of the sheet under the shadowless lamp was glaring. This place was already a realm of the departed, and it felt even more eerie at this moment.

My heart pounded violently. This was the first tI had seen someone lifeless. She had been a family member closely tied tofor over a decade, my child's grandmother.

Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm Ivanna whispered, "What if…we just let it go?" I stood silently for a long tbefore straightening up and moving forward.

Gently lifting the sheet, I saw her face, seemingly sleeping peacefully. At this moment, she appeared gentle and benevolent. From now on, she would be beyond pain, worry, and suffering.

Then, I calmly told Lauren. "Lauren, go buy the best funeral clothes for her. The very best, just like the ones she always wore." Lauren turned and quickly left, returning shortly after. Trembling, I helped her put on the clothes. It was the first tI had dressed Grace. Enduring the process with tears, I smiled and looked at her serene appearance.

"Mom, you can go in peace now. There will be no more pain in heaven. From now on, you'll be free and happy. I can only escort you this far," I said, then looked at her for a moment before covering her with the sheet. Matthew suddenly burst into the room. He looked atdistressed, then shifted his gaze to the stark white sheet. "Chlo, I-" I looked at him coldly and walked past him, not wanting to say another word.

Exiting the emergency room door, I teadied my emotions and saw Johnson approaching through the crowd. He quickly ran over, and efore he could say anything, I sked him to assist Matthew in Landling the funeral arrangements. The neighbors had gathered, and the police were there. The leading officer approachedand asked, "Ma'am, did you call the police?" "Yes," I affirmed, then pointed to Melanie, hiding in a corner with a bruised and swollen face. "She abused her seriously ill mother- in-law and caused her death." "Chlo, you're spewing nonsense. Accusingwill not end well for you…" Melanie's voice trailed off.

I looked at her coldly. "Officer, the witnesses and evidence are all here. I'll provide a more detailed report and evidence later." Then I turned to the neighbors and said, "I know someone recorded today's events. Please give the video to the cops. Let's give Grace scomfort and a proper farewell. She had a hard life and endured humiliation. I hope we can send her off peacefully. Thank you all for your help." As I finished speaking, several neighbors held up their phones, saying, "Rest assured! I've got it!" "I have it, too!" "I've got the full footage. I'll hand it over to the officer!" "Don't worry! We'll send Grace off properly!" I nodded at them. "Thank you, everyone." "Then let's all go to the station!" Two police officers walked toward Melanie. She screamed, "Chlo, you're making false accusations! It was her who hit me…" The neighbors pointed at her indignantly. "You're still trying to defend yourself? We all saw what happened! There's even video evidence." Matthew, full of rage, rushed out from inside. He roared, "I'd like to see who dares to take her away!"

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Beyond the Divorce Chapter 614-All eyes turned to the furious Matthew. An elderly neighbor spoke up. "What are you trying to do? You're a monster." "Shut up!" Matthew roared, angrily approaching while pointing his finger at me. "Chloe, what more do you want? My mom is dead... Dead!" He let out a hysterical yell, then angrily advanced. However, when he saw Atlas standing beside me, he abruptly stopped. He glared atand continued, "How dare you take her away? Do you want to ruin my family? I still have to handle the funeral. She has to stay to handle the funeral!" My gaze was icy as I said, "Your mom doesn't want to see her." I left the hospital with my family, leaving Matthew shouting behind. Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt Back home, my mom asked, "What about Grace's funeral? What should we do?" I glanced at my mother, leaning weakly into her embrace. "Mom, we've already sent her off. She has a son. I've done what I could and what I shouldn't do, too. I have a clear conscience. It's enough now." Everyone understood what I meant and nodded. Ivanna took a step forward. "Don't overthink it. Matthew is nothing more than a monster. Melanie deserves any punishment she gets. She's a disgrace to humanity." "I won't overthink it. I have a tough battle to fight," I muttered and then approached Grace's room. "I need stalone." Opening the door, I walked in slowly. The room still seemed to hold her familiar presence. I could only see Grace's face as I sat on the bed. Her smiles, tears, and kind words to me, even when she scolded me. Now, she was gone and would never return. I knew how short life was. It could be taken away from you in the blink of an eye. I thought about when she saw the blood on my forehead, the panic in her eyes, and the pain transforming into hatred. I even recalled the moment she pushed away the ne bodyguard rushing toward her, frozen in the sound of a dull thud. "Mom, I know you feel bad for me, but leaving like this makes it so hard." I sobbed, unable to control my emotions any longer. "I had so much more to say to you. I shouldn't have let you go like this. I didn't even get to fulfill your wishes. The regrets you leftcan never be healed." Suddenly, I remembered her package. I took it out, paused, and then opened it slowly. Besides her change of clothes was the phone I gave her. I took out the clothes one by one. There was a bank book and a piece of paper folded in the middle like a letter. Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm I quickly unfolded the paper. It was a simple and plain letter written with crooked and slanted handwriting, as if she were speaking to me. My heart ached at the sight of it. It was her repentance forand our beautiful memories. She askednot to hold a grudge against her, not to resent Matthew, and especially not to take action against him. This might be what worried her the most. I was speechless. How could I spare them after what they did? She also wrote that the bank book was meant for Ava as a fund for her education. At the end of the letter, there was another piece of paper askingto give it to Matthew after her death. She didn't leave a single word for Matthew. The only thing she left for him was that piece of paper. It was a DNA test report. The non it was Matthew Murphy.

Beyond the Divorce Chapter 615-I didn't know whether to admire Grace's shrewdness or blher for being confused. She had been suppressed and bullied by the Murphys her entire life, but it seemed she had also becshrewd. What a wise move she made.

But what difference did it make? Her fate couldn't be changed now.

I glanced at the date on the report and couldn't help but chuckle.

Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt Grace knew the outcwell in advance-even before she arrived to see Ava. After seeing the results, I assumed she realized the pain and longing she felt for Ava. She ultimately made the best decision for her final journey.

I didn't want to consider what would happen if the results on that paper were different. People make mistakes, and this may be her way of making amends.

Her life was pitiful, and even in death, she had nothing. Perhaps the only things left were the ones in front of me.

I reached for the bank book, chuckled, and slowly opened it.

When I saw the set of numbers, I was genuinely surprised. The amount was a considerable sum, even for me. I scrutinized it, and there were only deposits, no withdrawals.

It was evident how important money was to her, but ultimately, she left this substantial amount for Ava. It showed the special place Ava held in her heart and the high expectations she had for her granddaughter.

Even Grace probably never thought that one day, the money earned fromwould ultimately return to me. Perhaps this was fate. I was stunned for a long tbefore putting away these things and leaving the room.

Atlas walked over, scrutinizing my face. I smiled and whispered to him, "Sorry for making you worry." He stayed silent, gently embracingand patting my back.

Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm After a while, I told my family, "We need to move on with our lives. We don't need to attend Grace's funeral." We, indeed, didn't show up at the funeral. Johnson handled everything. It was hastily done, and she was buried in Haven Cemetery. The day after the burial, I brought my family to pay respects. The newly developed cemetery seemed desolate but serene. On the tombstone, Grace's photo showed her smiling kindly.

I had Ava bid her farewell. The only person in the Murphy family who truly cared for Ava was gone.

Ava asked, "Mommy, why is Grandma's picture here? Where did she go?" I sadly told her, "This is Grandma's home. will live here from now on. She won't stay with us anymore. We can only chere to see her if we miss her." Content belongs to ŚwShe looked at her grandma's photo, pouting. There were tears in her eyes. "What if I want to eat Grandma's delicious food?" I wiped my eyes. "Then, Mommy will cook them for you! Grandma has already taughthow." She still stared at the photo as if communicating with Grace from afar.

Atlas stepped forward, picked her up, and softly said, "Let's go." We finally left the cemetery. Ava hugged Atlas's neck and waved to the tombstone-this was the real farewell.

Back from the cemetery, I took a shower, andr my spirit lifted. I feltet brighter, and the pressure on my heart dissipated slowly. S The next day, I had just arrived at the company, and Matthew showed up at my doorstep. He cto plead on behalf of Melanie.

Beyond the Divorce Chapter 616-I hadn't seen Matthew since Grace's passing. He appeared ashen, evidently worn out and not well-rested. He seemed defeated and didn't mince his words, "Let Melanie go. My family and I have laid my mom to rest. "Melanie didn't attend the funeral as you wished. It's been a week now, so you should let your anger go." I could tell Matthew was emotional, but I scoffed, wondering what he meant by "as you wished." Still, I glanced at him indifferently and refused to retort. I hadn't felt the need to engage with Matthew since his mom's passing. When he noticed my indifference, his tone turned colder, "We have a child together, so how could you watch a son cry his mom daily? What gave you the right to denounceso bitterly?" Matthew's expression was righteous as he struggled to contain his emotions. I calmly looked at him and spoke distantly, "You cto the wrong place. You shouldn't be here if you want your wife to return. Go to the cops instead. Melanie's release isn't up to me." Matthew could no longer suppress his frustration as he shouted, "Chloe!" I remained composed and continued to observe him. Finally, he lost his gentlemanly act and approached my desk. He slammed it and roared, "You've gone too far! Do you think you have nothing to do with my mom's death?!" His words startledand madelose my composure. I sharpened my gaze and said earnestly, "Of course I am. I've been reflecting on myself since then." Matthew's lips twitch, seemingly finding srelief. "I blamed myself during my self-reflection. If I hadn't taken charge of Grace, I wouldn't have to face your accusations now. Still, I want to know why you think your mom's passing is my fault?" et He detected my underlying meaning, and his anger intensified. He said, "Don't pretend to be superior just because you cared for my mom for a few days. Mel may have been arrogant and willful, but she's much stronger than you. You're the malicious one, not her." My heart ached, causingto break out in a cold sweat. I couldn't believe what I heard and couldn't find the strength to retort. After ssilence, I muttered, "I'm worse than someone who killed herown mom?" Matthew continued, "Since our divorce, you've taken away all my property and tried to sow discord in my new family." The pain in my heart madegasp. "How dare you say you didn't influence my mom? Why would she choose to live with you otherwise? How did you manipulate her to no longer acknowledgeas her son?” Matthew's expression showed agony as he spoke. I sarcastically asked, "Is that your reasoning after carefully considering things for so many days? It seems I overestimated you." "My mom died for you, Chloe! I'm not stupid. She wouldn't have crashed intoif she didn't see you get hurt." Matthew's eyes revealed trace of pain. "My mom's better off dead. Now, no one can manipulate her anymore. "I advise you to revoke your false accusations against Mel. Otherwise, you can't blme for retaliating," he leaned towardand added, "We will sever all ties from now on. I hope we never cross paths again.” Matthew gritted his teeth, showing intense resentment.

Beyond the Divorce Chapter 617-I felt relieved after hearing Matthew's words. I smirked at him and leaned into my chair, saying disdainfully, "That was what I wanted to tell you. If you're a real man, live up to your words. Again, go to the cops if you want Melanie back. Don't shout atin my office." "I dare you to keep up this act!" Matthew then left in resentment.

Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt I watched his departing figure and snorted, muttering, "If you're a man, stop stirring up trouble for no reason." Suddenly, I heard a commotion outside. I was surprised and quickly walked out, only to see Ivanna and Matthew quarreling.

It turned out Matthew happened to encounter Ivanna as he left. Ivanna had cto bringsomething at that moment. The two met at the elevator and bechostile.

I walked over and pulled Ivanna away. She had walked right into Matthew's trap. He was about to unleash all his suppressed anger on Ivanna.

However, Ivanna was not one to back down. She pointed at Matthew and scolded, "Who the hell do you think you are to chere, you bastard?! Do you remember how Chloe's head got injured? How dare you lay a finger on her again? Didn't you listen to what I said?!" "Shut the fuck up!" Matthew cursed.

Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm Ivanna suddenly lunged at him, but I grabbed her, saying, "There's no point arguing with an animal, Ivanna. Let's go outside." Ivanna turned back and scolded Matthew, "That bitch will ruin you sooner or later. Even your mom fell victim to Melanie, yet you dare to chere and act recklessly. Don't letsee you weeping in remorse when that tcomes, Matthew!" Anger flashed in Matthew's eyes as he retorted, "Enough bullshit, Ivanna! You're also the reason my mom's dead!" I knew his emotions ran high at that moment, and such words were more painful than torment. Matthew thought held no respect for Grace. However, Melanie's frequent violence was evident. Still, he was unwilling to believe his wife was the one who drove Grace out, Before, Matthew was dutiful, especially to his mom. He respected and cared for her dearly.

Ivanna persistently confronted him, "Go ahead and continue doting on that bitch! I'm warning you again to stop all this. You'll regret it sooner or later." Matthew had lost all dignity and composure as he glared at us. "That's my family affair, and you have no right to meddle! Things wouldn't have ended up like this without your interference." S "Family? Hah! This office was your hand your family, yet you destroyed it yourself. Do you think you have a hwith that wretched bitch? That's a cesspool at best!" "I dare you to repeat that!" Matthew rushed toward Ivanna with bloodshot eyes.

I quickly pulled her behindand shielded her was genuinely afraid Matthew would resort to violence again. I kept my distance and said coldly Go to the station if you want your wife back. Stop wasting your there and get lost!" S Matthew paled again. "I'll no longer consider our relationship with everything I do." I smiled and nodded. "Sure, I'll remember that. Show no mercy, Matthew!"

Beyond the Divorce Chapter 618-When I dragged Ivanna back into the office, she was still resentful. She turned back to curse him again, "Go to hell, you fuck!" Inside, Ivanna asked me, "Why haven't you taken action? Have you gone soft again?" I stood by the window silently and gazed into the distance. My voice was faint and hollow, "Grace toldnot to lay a hand on him when she was alive." My words angered Ivanna. She said, "I knew it! You did becsoft again. Must I remind you of how Grace died?" I couldn't bear to look into Ivanna's piercing eyes.

Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt Ivanna continued, “I watched the entire video. Grace wouldn't have confronted Matthew if he hadn't protected the idiot who beat his mom. Melanie's push caused Grace's death, yet you're still showing mercy. Matthew's an accomplice for protecting Melanie." I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. Ivanna's vivid narration played in my mind. Of course, I remembered my fury at that moment.

Ivanna shouted at me, "You feel sorry for your mother-in-law, but she died because of them! Why are you so soft? Did you forget who caused that injury on your forehead? Fine. If you don't do anything, I will.

"Matthew is a monster for what he did. Even his mother's death failed to knock sense into him. Are you making excuses for him, Chlo?" I opened my eyes and watched the clouds drift by. I wondered which cloud might represent Grace and if she would blme for retaliating against her son.

"Ivanna, I don't want to disobey Grace's wishes. I won't touch him because that was what she wanted. Still, I'll never forgive Melanie for everything she did." I approached my desk drawer and removed from it a paper bag of evidence I had against Melanie. I handed the bag to Ivanna and said, "It's in your hands not. I can't help it if Matthew gets harmed in the process." Afterward, Ivanna and I held a secret meeting before I took action.

Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm Ivanna and Lauren uploaded Melanie's countless misdeeds, especially the video of her pushing Grace. It immediately caused a massive wave among the netizens.

At that time, Matthew was processing Melanie's bail in the detention center. He was about to complete it when he received a notice from higher-ups revoking the bail.

Things went beyond our expectations After uploading the video, a group of righteous individuals began investigating the case. They quickly revealed all of Melanie's shocking details. These individuals even found the data on the Muborough project, of course, with shelp from us. Soon, the information caught the relevant authorities' attention, and they dispatched personnel to begin investigating. However, our ne opponents were not as simple as we thought. Liora could achieve an escape plan, even in such a situation. We never expected that. Since Keegan had set up lprecautions against Muborough's construction sites, it brought considerable obstacles to the investigation. The investigation seemed to be at a standstill when Keegan and his people made a mistake and exposed a fatal flaw. Privacy

Beyond the Divorce Chapter 619-When the relevant authorities discreetly withdrew their investigators, the Thompsons likely received an advance notice and replaced the materials.

However, no one expected Grayson to be prepared. Another wave of related personnel caught them as they moved.

Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt As everyone felt relieved, Keegan made a desperate attempt to deflect all blame. He faked the suicide of the only knowledgeable material officer by pushing him off a building at a construction site.

However, the building under construction was a blind spot for surveillance, and no clues remained.

The following day, the workers discovered the body. We knew it was Keegan's doing, but there was no evidence to pin on him. Someone wrote a suicide note in the person's handwriting, evidently blaming Melanie.

Keegan had shifted the blto Melanie, who was under arrest at the moment. Melanie was the legal representative and person in charge of the Muborough project but had no room for defense.

The evidence was solid, with inspections on the ongoing construction and our information. Melanie had nowhere to run.

Matthew faced online scrutiny, and his affair was exposed. The company's troubles added to his stress, and Liora took advantage of the situation. She exploited Melanie's use of substandard materials to pressure Matthew.

Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm Liora instigated several initial investors, too. They collectively confronted Matthew. Unexpectedly, the situation developed in Liora's favor, making be anxious. That wasn't the outcI wanted because it deviated from the plan.

Additionally, Celine returned to Foswood due to the issues with the Muborough project.

I settled all the company matters and clocked out early. Carol offered to sendhas she wanted to visit Lauren. We had been working on Melanie's case at Lauren's during this period for convenience's sake. After all, smatters were inconvenient to handle at the company. When we arrived at Lauren's, I pondered before getting down with Carol. Lauren quickly reported the situation's progress to me, but they still couldn't find a flaw in Liora's plan, makingsomewhat anxious.

My goal was to capture Melanie, but n Liora was the key. I wanted to catch them all in one sweep. Meanwhile, Liora also felt as distressed as Matthew due to the unexpected incident. Therefore, she did not have tto focus on Avalon Hills, allowingto secure it effortlessly.

The other few bidding competitors were no threat to us, either. We had prepared our bid for Avalon Hills exceptionally well this time. We even received unanimous praise within the industry. Even our competitors acknowledged our victory.

This situation-fueled Liora's contempt for me. She could only compromise and exert her efforts to acquire, Matthew's company. As for Avalon Hills, she had to give upz reluctantly. It was too late for regrets, and she had nothing left but bitterness. Lauren noticed my exhaustion and advised, "Go hand rest. We'll handle things. I'll inform you if anything comes up. We can only wait for Grayson's good news now, or it'll remain at a standstill." I helplessly nodded. "I'll take a nap at hand then cback later." As I turned to leave, Matthew called again. I thought he was shameless, but I answered anyway. This time, he spoke humbly.

Beyond the Divorce Chapter 620-Matthew's voice was hoarse and bitter, "Chloe, I had no choice but to call you. Liora is drivingcrazy. She's taking advantage of the situation. She's trying to bury me. They've shifted all the blto Mel and even want my company." I couldn't fathom his emotions at that moment.

He continued, "What should I do? Please help me." Hearing Matthew's anxious voice madeuncomfortable, especially when I thought about Grace. He was her most significant concern when she passed, including Ava.

I sarcastically reminded him, "What's the point of tellingall this now? Find her weak spot. You've been working together for so long. Can't you find any leverage?" "I see her real colors now. Liora is determined to make my life hell. Mel is innocent and willing to sign any document since we didn't hire that materials officer," Matthew's tone resembled an ignorant child.

I didn't know what I saw in him in the past. I thought he should've been charming and spirited. I wondered if he had always been so ignorant. I sneered and said, "Find problems in Melanie's innocence then." I hung up the call immediately after and headed home. I didn't expect Atlas to be hand chatting with my dad. I walked over and sat beside Atlas, asking, "Why are you hso early? Is everything okay at the company?" He embraced and replied, "We handled everything smoothly today. There was nothing left to do, so I chearly. I was just discussing moving to Pleca Park with your dad. I thought you could all stay there for a change of environment." I was surprised that Atlas brought it up again. It seemed he was concerned about safety, especially with Celine back in Foswood. We had an unspoken understanding of this matter.

Atlas looked atmeaningfully, and I nodded. I then turned to my dad and asked, "What do you think?" My dad looked easygoing.

"Whatever arrangements you two et make is fine with me. Atlas mentioned the yard there is vast, with many plants to manage. I find that pretty interesting. My only concern is it's a little far for Ava to go to school." velmet I responded, "That's not a problem. We have a driver to make things convenient, Mom and Molly don't need to take the kids to school. often Mom likes planting vegetables, right? You can plant them together." My dad asked, "Then, will we leave this place empty?" I casually said, "Why leave it empty? Atlas and I can stay here if we happen to work overtime. It's convenient living on both sides." I spoke with ease and joy. However, I wouldn't want to move to Pleca Park if it weren't for safety reasons. After all, Atlas and I weren't married yet.

Since I didn't hesitate this tand my dad agreed, Atlas sighed in relief. His respect forand my family moved me. Considering Atlas's personality, he would be pretty indifferent to outsiders. S He was cold and domineering to anyone else. However, he was warm, gentle, and caring toward my family.