Beyond The Divorce - Season 2 Episode 41

“That’s fine! Let’s plan something once you’re back,” I said.

As I was about to end the call, she asked, “Ms. Chloe, haven’t you heard? ATL Empire is

about to change.

ownership.”

“What?” I asked, my heart racing. “Change ownership?”

Stella chuckled and said, “Let’s discuss it later when I’m back. It won’t be long now!

Goodbye!”

She hung up, leaving me puzzled.

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What did she mean by that? Change of ownership?

It was a serious matter. A conglomerate the size of ATL Empire, and they were changing

ownership so

quickly?

My knowledge of ATL Empire was clearly limited. It suddenly made sense why Atlas had

rushed off and

told me to wait for his return before handling things.

Then, I realized the meaning behind Stella’s question. She must have thought the call was

an attempt to

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pry information from her.

Just as I was about to call Ivanna, Lauren Burton called. It was a name I had nearly

forgotten.

I answered the call. “Hello, Ms. Burton!”

“Do you have a moment? I need to talk to you about something,” she said.

“Alright! Where should we meet?”

“It’s lunchtime now. Let’s grab a meal!” She thought for a moment. “Come to Stallion

Road. There’s a

place known for its beef stews! I’ll be waiting for you!”

I headed straight to Stallion Road, where she had mentioned a restaurant with a unique

name.

Sure enough, it was a small store with no parking spaces. I had to park across the street

and make my

way through the traffic to enter.

Though the restaurant was small, it was remarkably tidy. Lauren called out from a narrow

staircase,

Chloel

saw her waving at me, so l quickly followed her upstairs.

second floor had a few private rooms, and Lauren had chosen one with a window! She had

see

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She gestured for me to sit down and said, “This place makes the best stews. I come here

whenever I have

the chancel”

I couldn’t help but admire that she frequented such down–to–earth eateries.

She laughed when she saw my confused face. “Once you try it, you won’t look at me like

that anymore.”

After we sat down, she began, “I heard about the situation at your company. What

happened? Is there any

hope left?”

I looked at her. “You certainly have your sources.

“Ha! As I told you, your company’s name still reminds me of that scumbag.” She made a

face that showed

her disgust, which was endearing.

“Either rebrand or dismantle the company. Don’t tell me you’re still hung up on that

scumbag!”

“Don’t worry, it affected me, too!” I teased her. “But now isn’t the time for a rebrand.”

She smiled. “Although our relationship is unconventional, I always stand by my friends. Of

course, you

don’t have to be friends with me if you don’t want to.”

“You’re overthinking it! I’m not that petty.” I assured her.

I quite liked her straightforward nature.

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“I wanted to tell you that Matthew secured a foothold with Echelon Group. He even took

out a seven-

million–dollar loan. They are working with the Echelon Group to buy a plot of land in

Operose. He’s now a

shareholder,” she revealed.

She confirmed what Johnson had told me earlier.

“Echelon Group is in a hurry to expand their capital. They want to secure that land

because their only.

competitor, ATL Empire, is in turmoil. It has considerable growth potential. If Echelon

Group succeeds,

Matthew will be thrilled.”

“Seven million? His audacity knows no bounds. What if he fails? Isn’t he afraid of going

back to square

one?” I scoffed. “I know Matthew’s background the best. He suffered significant losses

under my

management. Where did he get all this confidence for such a risk?”

“He probably fell into Echelon Group’s trap. They have deep pockets and have worked with

him before. Matthew couldn’t resist the temptation,” Lauren reasoned. “We can’t let this

punk off easy! Will you be fine with him succeeding?”

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I had to admit that Lauren was right. I would never be at peace if Matthew gained too

much power.

I asked, “So, what do you suggest?”