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Beyond the Divorce Chapter 471-Boyfriend? We both froze as we locked eyes and burst into laughter. I gently pushed him away, saying, “It must be another one of those Murphy family members.” He got up as well, biting my lip. “I'm heading upstairs. I'll be waiting for you.” I went to open the door, only to find out it wasn’t anyone from the Murphy family at all.
It was Harmony.
I asked her through the intercom, feigning ignorance, “What can I do for you?” “Open the door!” Her tone was forceful. After saying that, she pressed | the buzzer several times, almost like a provocation.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt I chuckled and pressed the unlock button.
In the video feed, I saw Harmony push open the door and storm in. When she reached the entrance to the living room, I opened the door.
She shoved me out of the way and walked right in. I was certain she had no good intentions and was out to humiliate me in front of my family.
She looked stunned after scanning the empty living room. It took her a while before she turned back to me. “What? Are you the only one at home?” “Who are you looking for?” I asked, though I already knew.
“Chloe, I never expected you to be this |
kind of person!” Harmony didn't mince words, walking further inside without changing out of her shoes. She had an air of dominance, as if she owned the place.
I remained unruffled and sat on the sofa. “What kind of person am I?” Seeing me so composed only seemed to fuel her anger. “You knew perfectly well that Atlas is my boyfriend, yet you flirted with him! You even went around using my name to deceive people. You have no shame.” I looked at her, her face mirroring mine, and asked, “Why would I lie? What did I lie to you about?” “Look at yourself. A widow, yet you can’t even keep to yourself. You go after high-profile men. Your audacity knows no bounds!” Wy T'V OUnNUS She sat on the sofa with her arms crossed, exuding an imposing presence.
“I used to think you were noble, and people made up stories about you. If I hadn’t seen it with my own eyes, I would’ve thought I was wrong about you. But it turns out you're just pretending to be refined, but in reality, you’re just a slut!” Harmony’s neck strained as she yelled at me.
“Harmony, in all things, moderation is key. You break into my house in the middle of the night and start criticizing me. Where are your manners and upbringing? You're a public figure. You should at least be mindful of your image." I lectured her.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm “Chloe, you have zero shame, so why should I? What's there to talk about manners with someone like you? You seduced my boyfriend and went out to dinner with him.” = § “Your boyfriend?” I scoffed, “Who—" She interrupted me, “Anyone with eyes knows that Atlas is my boyfriend.
Don’t act dumb! How dare you go out for dinner with him? What do you take me for?” A deep, magnetic voice echoed from upstairs. “Boyfriend? Since when did I become your boyfriend?” We both turned toward the stairs. I hadn’t expected Atlas to come down at a time like this.
Harmony was even more surprised.
She couldn’t believe that Atlas would be in my house. Atlas, who came Ws ue i nt | downstairs in casual home attire, looked calm.
Beyond the Divorce Chapter 472-A Slap on the Face Atlas’s face darkened as he looked at her.
“Mr. Atlas... H-How’d you end up here?” Harmony’s voice was trembling, her gaze unsteady as she looked at Atlas. She balled her hands into tight fists.
“Ms. Harmony, please tell me why I shouldn’t be here." Atlas’s words cut through the tension as he took a seat beside me.
His face looked unusually somber.
“Answer me. When did I agree to be your boyfriend? Did I do something that made you misunderstand?” “I... She...” Harmony stammered, her words disjointed.Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt
RR YW Her face shifted between oe fear.
“You tried to bind me, spreading rumors that I'm your boyfriend and confusing my family. I've been patient, but it seems you’ve overstepped.” Atlas’s thin lips were pressed together, his gaze sharp.
“But s-she’s...” Harmony’s words were faltering.
“She looks like you? I don’t see it.” Atlas lowered his gaze, pulling me into his embrace.
“Does my woman need to rely on someone else’s power?” Atlas clasped my hand in his, his eyes cold. "Do you even compare to her? We never wanted to go public because we preferred a quiet life. But now you’ve come to provoke us. ”
WL] fet bP “Who gave you the courage to humiliate my soon-to-be wife? It’s already immoral of you to spread rumors about me being your boyfriend, and now you show up here to provoke me. Do I need to call the police, or will you see yourself out?” Atlas' words were bitter and intimidating, with no room for debate.
Harmony was still unsatisfied. “S-She jsiet “Chloe is my fiancee! So, please respect yourself. Stop spreading your delusions everywhere.” Atlas showed no mercy. “Apologize! Then leave!” Harmony turned pale. She bit her lip
hard, and her expression was a mix of resentment and acceptance.
Atlas fell silent, his gaze unwavering.
Harmony took a timid step back, her eyes watery. “Why her? How can she be your fiancee?” “Apologize!” Atlas reiterated.
«1-1'm sorry! I'm sorry to have disturbed you!” With that, Harmony turned and rushed out.
As the door slammed shut, I looked at Atlas. He looked at me in his arms, his face softening.Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm
“Why?” I gazed into his eyes. “Why did you say that?” “Are you not happy with it?” He smirked. “Jealous, are you?”
“I’m not!” I was flustered. “Fiancee” felt overwhelming. Even though I longed for it, I didn’t dare assume it.
“How do I make it official, then? Do we need a ceremony?” “I haven't... Well—" Before I could continue, he kissed me again. While cradling me in his arms, he led me upstairs.
In the bedroom, I nestled in his embrace and drifted into a sweet slumber.
I slept through until late morning.
When I woke up, I turned around and was pulled into a tighter embrace. I opened my eyes and blinked a few times, feeling a surreal sense of reality.
The scene from last night, with Harmony storming out of my house, was still vivid. = Before I could turn around to verify it was real, he was already hugging me from behind.
Beyond the Divorce Chapter 473-Replenish My Strength If it weren't for Carol’s phone call, 1 wouldn’t have wanted to get out of bed.
I felt like all the energy had been drained from me.
I found that the spot beside me had gone cold. It seemed he had been gone for a while.
With gritted teeth, I pushed myself up and glanced around the bedroom. It was impeccably tidy. I muttered under my breath, “Is this guy a wolf? He nearly devoured me.” After a quick shower, my legs still felt shaky. I changed into some fresh clothes and headed downstairs. I saw breakfast was already laid out on the table, along with a note.
Scoffing, I picked up the note. Was this some kind of trend now? His handwriting was bold and ~~ powerful. The note reminded me to eat and replenish my strength.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt My face flushed as I cursed. This guy had no shame. He just had to point it out.
I lifted the lid off the dishes. The dishes were exquisitely prepared, and he even made some soup. Maybe it was because my energy was depleted, but I dug into everything with gusto. It was satisfying, and not one bit went to waste.
Then I drove straight into the office.
The online gossip was still buzzing, but I couldn’t be bothered. Atlas and I both understood what was going on.
Let them say what they want. I couldn’t enjoy the benefits and still act coy, could I? Thinking about it, I couldn’t help but smile. I felt safe with someone like him watching over me. To think that just recently, Matthew had brought me such misfortune.
Now, it was all in the past.
Ryan wasn’t around, so all the issues were piled onto me. In the afternoon, Eleanor came to see me and said she was going to a trade fair. I asked her to take an assistant along and gather more information.
Eleanor hadn’t even left yet when Grayson walked in. She talked to him briefly, asking if he had any additional requests.
Iwas pleased with my current team.
They all had great understanding, and there was no backstabbing or scheming. This was my most significant success.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm Once they sorted everything out, Eleanor bid me farewell and set off.
Then Grayson came over, standing in front of me with a self-assured smile. I knew he must have some good news.
Sure enough, he did. There was a major project in Bourdamun, and he handed me a stack of documents. “These are the relevant materials for this project.” If Grayson hadn’t mentioned it, I might have forgotten. Before Ava was kidnapped, I met a man named Jeremiah. He claimed to be a developer from Bourdamun, and he provided this information.
Grayson looked at me and said, “But Jeremiah isn’t an ordinary person.” “What do you mean?” I asked. Since Grayson brought it up, it meant this person was suspicious.
“Chlo, do you remember Christopher Bill?” Grayson asked, his lips quirking.
“Of course, the project manager from Echelon Group. Atticus fired him because of that incident with Keegan,” I said. “Do they know each other?” “They’re cousins. Jeremiah is Christopher’s cousin!” Grayson 1 Wy TO BONUS explained. “So, when Jeremiah came to you, it was because of Christopher’s connection.” vie Ah… Bourdamun, Christopher, and Jeremiah.
Christopher sent over Jeremiah to cause trouble for me. Little did he know, he had brought me valuable information. I ought to thank Christopher.
I'looked at Grayson and asked, “Has this project been confirmed? Don’t tell me it’s in Jeremiah’s hands."
Beyond the Divorce Chapter 474-Valuable Information Grayson immediately snapped his fingers.
“Impossible! His qualifications are way off. Bourdamun intends to establish a new district, shifting the city southward to connect with the Muborough coastline. This will bring it closer to the transportation hub and boost the economy of Bourdamun's old district.
"It has received provincial approval.
But the specific details haven’t been completed yet. So, Jeremiah's information is correct, but how it got to him is made up.” Grayson’s words ignited a spark of desire in me. I said, “Dig deeper. See who's overseeing this project.” “Got it!” Grayson nodded.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt This information seemed precious.
had to thank Christopher. When | inspiration struck, there was no stopping it.
“Oh, these days, Stella has been in close contact with Trinity,” Grayson mentioned.
“That’s not surprising. I think those online rumors might just be Stella’s handiwork. Yesterday, Melanie came here and let something slip. I'm sure she was involved in Ava’s case, too.
“So, keep a close watch on Ardora Construction. As for Muborough, Melanie is the one in charge there.
Matthew has a theme park project in his hands. See if you can gather some information.” Grayson nodded. "Now is not the right time. We'll wait a bit. Also, the group that is after Hartz Group has now focused on Solaris. The overseas IT addresses disappeared, and there’s been frequent online activity in Solaris.
Is it possible that this person got there?" “Can we still get in?” I was, of course, referring to the account.
“No, it’s encrypted!” I contemplated, then said to Grayson, “Give him a little opening.” “You mean, let him stumble upon something favorable?” Grayson asked, es by “A misdirection! “I’m thinking of letting go of Phase Two of Avalon Hills. We'll let Liora continue to work on it,” I said. “We don’t need to exert ourselves anymore.” Grayson looked at me, then slammed the table. “Chlo, that’s brilliant!” I smiled. “Instead of struggling against them, it’s better to settle for something less. I'm interested in Bourdamun now!” Grayson’s handsome face broke into a sly smile. “We’ll need to step up on Mr.
Ryan’s end. When the time comes, we'll have the upper hand.” He was brilliant and understood my intentions right away. I wanted to let go of the Avalon Hills gracefully.
"But when we let go, we must make it look convincing. Maybe let them take a hit, let Liora climb higher, and see a broader horizon,” I said with Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm determination.
“Leave it to me!” Grayson said. “Let her feel a sense of accomplishment!” I'looked at him and grinned. I liked Grayson. We were so in sync. He was already taking action on what I had in mind.
After discussing business matters, I asked him, “Any new updates from Rory?” I don’t know why, but I was concerned about Rory’s situation. I want to see the outcome.
He shook his head. “There’s no new valuable information. But Lucille’s passing might not be as simple as it seems. It’s suspicious.” “Why do you think so?” I looked at SEE er Grayson. If he voiced his doubts, he already had some leads or a target in mind. See There was a knock on the door. Carol pushed the door open with a smile, and to my surprise, Atlas walked in. € I'was surprised and asked, “What brings you here?” He asked with a displeased tone, “Am I not welcome?” I smiled. “No, it’s just unexpected!” “It seems I haven’t been coming enough then!” He even teased me.
Grayson had already stood up and said, “Mr. Atlas!” Atlas glanced at him. “When you have time, come visit me. I have a few EE ee questions for you.” Grayson gave me a quick look, then | said, “Alright!” hp “In that case, leave. I have something to discuss with Ms. Chloe.”
Beyond the Divorce Chapter 475-A Serious Discussion | "Mr. Atlas, when did it become okay for you to dismiss my people as you please?" I asked with a hint of annoyance. Grayson chuckled and left.
Grayson, of course, knew about our relationship. Once Grayson left, Atlas sat on the couch. He extended his hand.
“Come here.” I smiled and walked toward him. He grabbed my hand, pulling me onto his lap. “What did you have for lunch?” “Iate everything you made in the morning, so I'm not in the mood for lunch,” I admitted. “Why did you come?” “I missed you. Is that a good reason?” His deep eyes locked onto mine.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt “Why haven’t I seen you be this clingy before?” I teased.
“I’m addicted! I'm obsessed!” He declared.
This man was shameless, saying such things with a straight face.
He pinched my cheek. “What do you want for dinner?” I still had no appetite, so I hadn’t even thought about dinner. “I haven’t decided yet. What do you want?” “I'just want you!” His words almost left me breathless. I pointed at his nose. “I'll bite you if you keep doing this. Do you believe me?” .
He burst into laughter. I gazed at him, feeling myself getting lost in his smile.
When he noticed me staring at him, he took me in his arms and leaned in for a kiss.
I struggled to push him away, but he was relentless. This was an office and, more importantly, my office. Yet he dared to act so audaciously.
He was too much. I couldn’t resist him.
After a while, he released me, allowing me to catch my breath.
I glared at him. “This is an office! You're so shameless!” He squinted and said, “I’ve already told your secretary that we have serious matters to discuss so that no Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm one will disturb us.” “Do you think this is the ATL Empire?” I scolded him, “Do you take this as your company as well now? Is this what you mean by serious matters?” “What are you implying?” He looked into my eyes.
I blushed and playfully slapped him, and he bit my fingertip. I exclaimed, “You're trying to kill me!” Then he collected himself and said, “I have a serious matter to discuss!” “Goon.” His expression told me he wasn’t joking.
“About the Avalon Hills.” He pulled me to sit on the couch. “I know you're also fighting for it.” “No, I'm considering giving it up,” I told him.
“Oh?” He furrowed his brows. “Why?” I pondered, unsure if I should share my plan with him. After all, it was a personal matter.
“Do you have reservations about telling me?” “I’m not sure how to put it.” I lowered my gaze, hesitating. After a moment, I looked at him with conflicting emotions.
His eyes were filled with encouragement. “Trust me!” “I…” I took a deep breath and told Atlas about my plan. Then I looked at him, afraid he would think I was too ruthless.
He looked at me for a few seconds, then flicked my nose. “Well done! You're learning to strategize!” Iwas at a loss, staring at him in disbelief. “Don’t you think I’m a bit too vindictive?” "It depends on the individual. Hit back to deter them and secure the territory you want. In principle, I'd prefer you to stay by my side, but I support your determination."
Beyond the Divorce Chapter 476-Joint Venture I'murmured, "I don't want to be a damsel. That would mean losing myself." Seeing me pout, he pulled me into his embrace and said, "Then let's rise to the top together." "What did you mean just now? Do you want to help me with Avalon Hills?" | raised my head from his chest and looked at him.
"Since you've decided to approach it differently, I'll lend you a hand," Atlas replied.
"Don't you want to do it under ATL Empire?" I asked, a bit perplexed.
"Well… my development projects have specific goals. After finding you…" He Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt SW 15 BONUS paused for a moment after saying that, as if he had realized he misspoke, Then he quickly corrected himself, "Since I've known you, my purpose in development has been to help you Secure opportunities you might not otherwise get." His words made my heart flutter, but there was a Vague sense that there was a deeper meaning behind his previous statement of 'finding me".
I looked at this imposing man in front of me, feeling somewhat puzzled. Why did he want to help me like this? And why did he love me so much? The loves and hatreds in this world all had reasons behind them.
He kissed my eyes and said, "Don't have so many doubts. Not everything has to have a reason. ATL Empire is your support, and that's the fate that led you to ATL, Empire.” Fate? Was it really just fate? "Besides, ATL Empire has the best architectural Design Division, so naturally, it has the best prerequisites to obtain high-quality resources." He looked at me mischievously, with a smile that could charm all men and women, and continued, "Let's establish a joint venture. You handle the resources, and I'll do the rest.
Perfect." I blushed instantly, but he seemed quite pleased. I wanted to argue, but a ‘joint venture’ was such an appealing idea.
"I'always feel like you're hiding something from me. There must be a reason for that." I looked into his eyes.
His handsome face was close, and I could never resist those deep eyes of his that looked like they had the entire universe in them.
I did not lack self-confidence, but in his presence, he seemed like aking who surveyed the world, commanding everyone's respect and worship. I still couldn't muster the courage. There had to be a reason. He loved me, that much was clear. It was just that he was so enigmatic.
He had always projected an image of cold aloofness, someone not easily approachable, and yet he treated me without any apparent reservations. I couldn't comprehend why.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm "I'told you, you'll have to slowly accept many things. Time will unravel one Wy 719 BONUS mystery after another," he encouraged, leaning down to look at me. "As long as you want it, have a responsibility to help you achieve it.
Protecting you is my mission and goal." I remembered when he gave me the gift on my birthday, he said the same thing. He would help me achieve all my desires.
But his sweet words were really too intoxicating. I was beginning to feel dizzy just thinking about them.
"I just received news about a key project in Bourdamun that I want." I told him without hesitation about my desire. "This new city development project aligns perfectly with my overall plan, even more so than Avalon Hills."
a, inated hd 4 Building a completely new city was the first step in adjusting my business and creating a brand, and this project seemed tailor-made for me. How could I'not be excited about it? "Good. Then we won't back down." He asserted.
"Really?" I looked at him ecstatically.
He nodded without hesitation, making a resolute promise like he could conquer kingdoms with a single word.
With Atlas's support, I suddenly felt confident. What had just been an idea when I received the information now seemed like the start of an entirely new plan.
Beyond the Divorce Chapter 477-Glad to Have You Ava came back to Foswood, and indeed, it was Atlas who went to bring her back.
With Ryan not at home and a lot of work to handle in the company, I couldn't leave. Atlas, despite his own busy schedule, insisted on keeping his promise to Ava. Thus, he flew to Celestis Island overnight and spent a whole day playing with her before taking the late-night flight back here.
Dylan and I went to pick them up from the airport. On the tarmac, the little one ran toward me like a happy little bird, and her arms were outstretched to hug me tightly. "Mommy, I missed you so much!" ‘ Her sweet words almost made me swoon; it seemed that she had completely forgotten about the.
incident of being abducted.
She was quite the social butterfly, confidently pulling me along to introduce her new friend. "Mommy, let me introduce you to my best friend, Jenny!" @ This was the first time I saw the girl who was two years older than her. She was a beautiful mixed-race child.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt After getting to know each other, we all returned to Amethyst Apartments in a grand procession. I quickly arranged for Molly, but Ava insisted on having Jenny sleep with her. Molly looked nervously at me, while Jenny seemed quite understanding, showing that she had been raised with proper etiquette.
Of course, I didn't oppose Ava's request. Atlas was even quicker, immediately arranging for an extra bed in Ava's room. Though it made the room appear more cramped, it felt all the more warm.
Molly was visibly uneasy, continuously saying, "This won't do! How can she share a room with my boss’s daughter?" Her tone was rather subservient. I earnestly told her that there were no servants here, only family.
With Jenny's company, Ava truly seemed to have forgotten about the kidnapping incident, which put my mind at ease. With Molly in the house, my mother's household chores were relieved, giving her more time to spend wy TV OVS with my father, and life resumed its normalcy.
However, Atlas and I couldn't spend as much time together, and he couldn’t even stay in my villa.
The next day, I called Grace. As soon as she heard that Ava had returned, she joyously came to my place. Ava had become her only emotional support.
Of course, I had already informed my parents about Grace's situation. Our family was just like that—soft-hearted and accommodating despite all her past wrongdoings.
When Ava and I went to the gate to welcome her in, she burst into tears at the sight of Ava, leaving me speechless.
I could only comfort Ava, who was frightened by her sudden outburst.
TAA Add That day, she finally got her wish and cooked a meal that Ava used to love. In her leisure time, she quietly told me that Matthew had managed to get her house back, and it seemed like she had let go of a lingering worry.
That eased my heart.
In the evening, Matthew came to take her back, but she was still reluctant to leave. Ava told her, "Grandma, come again tomorrow." With a satisfied expression, she finally left.
Ryan had been in Monora for two weeks and came back with a complete operational plan. I initially thought of having dinner with him, but he handed me all the documents and said, "Let's save dinner for later. Allow me to get a B good night's sleep first, alright?"
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm Honestly, when I saw him, my immediate impression was that he had lost weight. It genuinely pained me to see him like this. He had put his heart and soul into the company.
Upon hearing his request, I quickly picked up the car keys and personally drove him back, urging him to rest.
He had never wanted to put me in a difficult position. I knew deep down that his weight loss was not just due to work pressure but because he knew he had lost me. His trip to Monora was about giving himself time to think.
In the car, he asked about Ava's condition, and I provided an honest update. He nodded continuously and said, "Mr. Atlas is a good man. You must cherish him.” This statement took me by surprise, and [looked at him sincerely. "Ryan, thank you," "Idiot, do we really need to thank each other like this?" His face had a warm and kind smile as he ruffled my hair.
"Don't worry, I won't be foolish enough to lose you and the company at the same time. The company is like a child; we both nurture it together. It's a form of being together." I was overwhelmed with emotion, and tears welled up in my eyes. When we arrived at his place, I couldn't help but hug him. "I'm so glad to have you.” He patted my back and said with a meaningful look, "I promise not to leave. If I can't be with you, I will still be by your side in a different way. It's enough for me.” ‘ ""Get some rest, and when you wake up, I'll treat you to ameal," I said with a teary smile. Calhe | He gave me a slightly disdainful glance. "You look terrible. Are you crying or smiling? It's as if I've bullied you. Go on, and while I'm asleep, you'd better thoroughly read through the plan. Understand it inside out." "Alright." I wiped my face and nodded.
"I'll complete the task right away." He grinned and waved at me before striding upstairs.
As I turned around, I felt that something wasn’t right. It was as if someone's eyes were fixed on me.
Beyond the Divorce Chapter 478-I Need to Take this Call I scanned the room but didn't notice anything amiss, so I regained my focus and got into the car to head back to the company.
Upon returning to the office, I eagerly took out the plan and delved into it.
The more I read, the more excited I became. This plan truly seemed tailored for our company; it was incredibly useful.
I was starting to feel a rush of excitement and was eager to implement the steps that were forming in my mind. No wonder many businesses were willing to spend a significant amount of money on such strategic planners, who regularly assessed the company's situation and customized operational plans.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt By comparison, the flaws in our i previous operations at Tanum Corporation were glaring. It turned out that was the reason we had been stagnant.
Before I knew it, it was already late at night. It wasn't until Atlas walked into my office that I realized everyone else had already gone home, except for Carol, who was still with me in the office.
I'joyfully ran up to Atlas and asked him, "Why did you come?" "If I didn't come, were you planning to work through the night?" He pulled me into his embrace. "You didn't even have dinner. Can you please take better care of yourself?” Wy "9 BONUS It was then that I noticed the dinner Carol had bought for me, still untouched, sitting on the coffee table: "Let's go and eat," he said, pulling me up to leave.
"Wait, I'm almost done with this. Can I finish it before we leave? Then my plan will be complete!" I asked.
"No, you need to balance work and rest! Your plan is like indigestible food; it lacks feasibility!" His expression was stern, and his cold air was daunting as he firmly refused my request.
I had to give in and compromise, "Fine, I'll put it away for now." Only then did he let go of my hand.
After I tidied up the plan and locked it in the safe, we left the office together, and Carol locked the door as we left.
Outside the building, I suddenly felt ravenously hungry. It seemed that even I couldn't work on an empty stomach, and my grumbling stomach was making me feel embarrassed.
During the meal, he told me that he wanted me to accompany him to a private banquet the following day.
I asked him if it was important, and he nodded before questioning, "Do you have any plans?" "No, I just wanted to have a meal with Ryan," I replied.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm "When will you take the initiative to invite me to dinner?" He looked at me, somewhat suspicious.
I felt particularly amused. "I have meals with you every day, do we really need to keep track of who takes the initiative?" a "What do you think? It’s different!" he argued stubbornly. "Are you just placating me?" I burst into laughter, finding the situation quite comical. "It's just a meal. Can I say that you're being jealous?" He seemed to be studying my attitude, staring at me for quite some time.
Fortunately, our food arrived, and he withdrew his scrutinizing gaze. He focused on taking care of me as I ate, showing great thoughtfulness and consideration.
I began to chatter about how good Ryan had been to me over the years, trying to make him understand our friendship. I praised Ryan for his enduring loyalty, but he didn't want to hear it. He spoke seriously, saying, "There’s someone who is even more loyal than him." "You?" I asked, teasing him with a mischievous retort. "We've only known each other for a short while. I can't see your loyalty yet. Who was ii, I abruptly swallowed the rest of my sentence, stifling it with a laugh to conceal my embarrassment. I had wanted to say, "Who was it who held someone else in their arms and walked away in front of me not long ago?" But suddenly, I felt that such matters should not be used as jokes too often as they were too hurtful.
Changing the subject, I said earnestly, "Trust is the most important thing between two people. I didn't distrust you before. It was just that I lacked confidence in myself, but I won't be like that in the future." I took all the blame upon myself, and it seemed to touch him. "It's not your fault. It's my fault for not handling things properly and making you feel uneasy." His phone suddenly rang. He put down his cutlery and glanced at the screen, his eyebrows twitching slightly. He whispered to me, "I need to take this call." I nodded. Having already finished my meal, I just waited for him to return after the call.
Feeling a bit bored, I picked up my phone and scrolled through it. A photo | suddenly jumped to the homepage. | A
Beyond the Divorce Chapter 479-It All Happened Because of That One Photo My eyes narrowed as I realized that the photo was of me and Ryan. The angle was truly deceptive, making it seem as though I was passionately kissing him after throwing myself into his arms.
It was the moment when I was moved by his words as I was seeing him off to rest in his apartment. I had impulsively leaned in to express my gratitude to this brother figure for his years of care and understanding. However, being frozen in that split second gave it a different implication altogether— ambiguous and suggestive.
Scrolling down, I found that it had already spread on the trending pages and was gaining a lot of attention. No wonder there was something off in the way Atlas reacted when I mentioned | Ryan earlier. The source of his unease was evidently this.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt Just then, my phone chimed with a message notification. I exited the trending page and opened the message. It was a text on WhatsApp, and there was a link to a short video. I clicked on it.
The video shocked me even more. It seemed to be from this very restaurant.
In the clip, Harmony was clinging to Atlas's waist, her whole body pressing into his embrace as she trembled and wept.
I watched the footage carefully twice. It must have been taken in this restaurant. My scalp tingled, and I grabbed my bag, preparing to leave. It was evident that Atlas had been tricked. How else could such a scene appear just when he answered a phone call? Moreover, the video had been sent to my phone. This couldn't be a coincidence.
I hurried toward the exit, only to be intercepted by a waiter. "Ms. Chloe, right?” "Yes." I began to take out money, thinking to settle the bill. "I'll pay right now." But the waiter shook his head. "No, Ms.
Chloe, please come with me." "Where to?" I stopped mid-motion, looking at the waiter.
He gestured, "Please, follow me." With suspicion, I followed him quickly down the corridor until we stopped in front of a private room. The waiter gently pushed the door open, gesturing for me to enter.
I stepped forward, peering inside, and was taken aback by what I saw. Atlas was sitting in the chair in the room, crossing his long legs. On the other hand, Harmony, with her back to the door, was kneeling on the floor. She was tightly hugging his leg, crying and babbling in distress.
When Atlas noticed me standing at the door, he raised an eyebrow at me, then subtly shook his head, gesturing for me not to speak.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm "Atlas, how can you be so heartless…
What is it that I lack compared to her?
hl Th At Ayn I've been sincere with you all this time, We look so alike, but I'm much more innocent, younger, and more energetic than her. If you just paid a bit more attention, you'd see my strengths. Be it my status, fame, or background, how am I not better than her?" Watching the pitiful Harmony on her knees, especially with the strong smell of alcohol in the room, it was clear she had had a few drinks.
At this moment, she was ignoring all shame and clutching onto Atlas's thigh. She was pressing herself closer, and her clothes were sliding down, revealing her chest. Fortunately, Atlas was a gentleman and didn't even glance at her. But he allowed her to cling to his leg, remaining motionless as she poured out her grievances.
"Atlas, I'm the one who can help your career the most. I have top-tier popularity and millions of fans, All of this can bring you wealth and strengthen your career foundation." I felt detached as she accurately pointed out her advantages. I admittedly fell short in these areas. I couldn't help but steal a glance at Atlas, whose expression remained inscrutable.
"Isn't my fame worthy of your family's status? What does she have? Even though you might not like to hear it, she's just a divorced woman who doesn't match you! She changes partners like changing her clothes. Just today, she dared to openly embrace another man in broad daylight. That's a fact, not something I made up, right?" Perhaps she noticed that Atlas had been listening without interruption.
She boldly crawled forward again to grab his arms, and her clothes slid down further. From my angle, I could see that she was completely uncovered in the front, and even her smooth and beautiful back was visible. It was white and pristine, like she was performing a striptease.
Just then, I heard hurried and chaotic footsteps coming from the hallway, rapidly approaching this direction. In the next moment, a horde of journalists rushed in. Their cameras pointed at the private room, capturing the scene in a frenzy.
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Beyond the Divorce Chapter 480-Just How Much Did She Drink? At that moment, Harmony's demeanor underwent an astonishing change.
"Atlas, don't do this to me. I shouldn't have drank so much. I was wrong. Let's leave, okay? Please, don't be mad at me anymore…" She pressed herself against Atlas while lifting her clothes, revealing more of her skin. I was utterly surprised by her performance. What was she trying to convey? Did Atlas find her acting insufficient? Was this a scene in a movie studio? Had the plot just taken a wild turn? Only now did Atlas fix his gaze on her, uttering a few words coldly, "It's time to end this."
He then removed his jacket and tossed it aside.
I could clearly sense that Harmony's body tensed up for a moment.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt The camera flashes went off incessantly, and the sound of cameras clicking filled the room instantly. Atlas remained composed, as if he had been waiting for this moment.
Suddenly, a deep voice sounded from outside the door, "Step aside!" I'turned around and saw Dylan walking in, carrying a young man in his hand.
He forcefully released his grip, and the young man landed behind Harmony, looking bewildered.
Behind Dylan stood a horde of bodyguards who blocked every exit, including those of the journalists, preventing anyone from leaving.
Even though Harmony was performing with extreme concentration, it seemed that she had just realized something was amiss behind her. She quickly turned her head, her gaze locking onto my face, and she froze abruptly.
She quickly buried her head in Atlas's | lap and said, "Atlas, don't blame me for drinking too much. But what I said was all true. Let's go home. Did you forget that at home, we…” Atlas's magnetic voice resounded, "Breathalyzer. Come test Ms. Harmony to see just how much she's had to drink!" His calm demeanor left everyone on the scene perplexed as they exchanged bewildered glances. I quickly understood what Atlas meant.
A ARAL Seder hod One of the bodyguards immediately brought a breathalyzer forward and asked Harmony to blow into it. .
However, she refused to cooperate, pushing it away and continuing her drunken act.
Yet, the professionally trained bodyguards wouldn't give her the opportunity to continue her performance. One of them grabbed her slender neck and, with a little force, she let out a sharp cry. The bodyguard sternly commanded, "Blow!" Without hesitation, Harmony blew into the device as instructed. The bodyguard forcefully released her, causing her to fall to the ground and her head collided with the edge of the table. The pain seemed to sober her up somewhat, and she looked panicked as she glanced at the journalists.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm TY WIYOw Then, the stern-looking bodyguard presented the result from the device to | the journalists. "She didn't consume any alcohol at all!" The camera flashes went off, capturing her embarrassing situation vividly. I was sure that these journalists were likely arranged by Harmony's team, but her plan had backfired.
Harmony got up, her face turned ghostly pale, and she looked helplessly at Atlas.
I chuckled and walked over, standing at Atlas's side. "Ms, Harmony, your acting skills are truly impressive. I'm quite impressed today!" Just then, Dylan's pager beeped.
"Dylan, we have the evidence. We've also captured the person."
La SW» 715 BONUS Harmony's face grew even paler, and she sat there trembling.
Atlas was indeed something. I now understood why he had to take that phone call and why he had asked me to come to this 'scene’. It was all part of his plan, and he knew everything in advance.
"Ms. Harmony, you certainly have some nerves to dare to plot against me," Atlas said. He leaned forward slightly, placing one hand on his long leg and exuding an air of unmatched charisma.
His eagle-like gaze fixed on Harmony's pallid face. "you have the courage to act your part meticulously, but it's a pity." Harmony had fully sobered up from her 'drunken’ state. | was certain that WW TY BONUS the person in front of me was her real self. She crawled forward a few steps, | heading toward Atlas. “Mr. Atlas, that wasn’t me…" Atlas's expression darkened completely. His handsome face was now gloomy, and his gaze was piercing, interrogating Harmony with chilling intensity. "Then tel] me, who ordered you to do this?"