Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom novel Chapter 15

Chapter 15 A Chance Encounter

Johnson was our company’s Marketing Director. He greeted us warmly and playfully pinched Ava’s cheeks when he saw us. In a way, Johnson took my role by taking charge of the company’s marketing department.

I was the one who brought him into the company, and he worked under me for over a year. Back then, the marketing department focused mainly on sales, consisting of just five people.

Johnson was a quick–witted college graduate who was a natural at marketing. He had a silver tongue that could convince anyone of anything. He took over my position when I got pregnant while Matthew nurtured him.

I knew Johnson frequented this place because he arranged a private room for us with the restaurant manager’s help. It was evident he was much more considerate than Matthew..

Melanie was also familiar with Johnson as the two exchanged glances while Johnson ordered the food. Meanwhile, I didn’t pay much attention to the order and went straight into the private room since I knew

Matthew wouldn’t let me or Ava down in that aspect.

Soon after, Johnson followed us into the room. Since it had been a while since I last saw him, I gestured

for him to sit and chat.

I asked him how the company was doing, and he discreetly responded while glancing at Matthew

occasionally, I knew the Johnson in front of me differed from the one I had recruited long ago.

Indeed, times had changed, and it was no surprise since Matthew was now the boss. In Johnson’s eyes, I

was just a former boss past her prime and inferior to the current company president. I didn’t fault

Johnson for that, but seeing it was still disheartening.

I had become an antique in the Tanum Corporation. It was flattering whenever people called me

Madam,” but ultimately, it was just a respectful form of address. I figured people would stop

acknowledging me if Matthew and I parted ways one day.

After all, even Matthew had already forgotten about all my contributions to the company. Who would

remember the woman who started Tanum Corporation and bled for it? It was a depressing thought as i

had worked nonstop back then.

However, that chapter had long ended, and the fruits of my labor were not mine to enjoy anymore.

Although people continued singing praises, no one knew my pain as it was my burden alone.

I realized how fickle the world was.

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