Ch. 651..660

Beyond the Divorce Chapter 651-I pursed my lips and muttered, "You're so cunning." He grinned, revealing a set of pearly white teeth.

"It's necessary to confirm everything. I was planning to reclaim the operational rights of ATL Empire. Even if it's just a shell, it's my parent's legacy. I had to bring it back and make it flourish right under her nose. That would be the most powerful blow against her." I went to boil a pot of tea and poured a cup for Atlas.

After taking a sip of tea, he pulledback into his embrace, showing no intention of lettinggo.

Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt He continued, "After that, I investigated your background and arranged for people to monitor you closely. Our airport encounter wasn't a coincidence. That's how I found out about the hardships you've been enduring." My jaw almost dropped. "The airport wasn't a chance meeting?" He chuckled. "Of course not. I intentionally got close to you. When you were injured, I took you to the hospital and conducted a thorough examination. The DNA from your blood sample matched perfectly. The location of the injury matched the investigation results. Any doubts left?" His eyes were filled with a warm hint of pride.

"So, you planned this for a long time?" I found it hard to believe. "You knew back then?" "Yes! That's why I had to lend you a helping hand, help you escape from misery as soon as possible. I investigated that Matthew. Putting him in his place was an act of justice," Atlas said indignantly.

I was speechless, leaning against him as I recalled the events. No wonder ATL Empire was so supportive of me. It turned out everything was in the hands of this man.

I felt passive in everything, just like my previous premonitions. A force pushedforward, and now I finally understood what kind of force it was.

Suddenly, the phone rang, shattering the silence between us and startling me.

I hurriedly got up to find the phone. The screen displayed "Mom." For sreason, I felt an indescribable emotion surging towardlike a tidal wave.

If I was Stella, who was Chloe? In my mind, the image of Kylie et emerged, the girl who was pushed off the cliff by the fake Stella. So many innocents sacrificed their lives for us. Content belongs to ŚwI was speechless.

Now, I really didn't know how to face my parents. Not because I found out they weren't my biological parents but because I felt guilty for their excessive love. Content belongs to Św319 How many more untold stories were hidden in this? Maybe even untraceable ones.

Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm I didn't know if Kylie had any connection to them.

If there were a connection, I would rather be Chloe for the rest of my life.

They were too innocent. They had unknowingly lost vibrant lives for my destiny. They were kept in the dark for half their lives, pouring all their effort and love into raising me.

I was like a fraud, taking away the life of their biological daughter and deceiving their love. It was truly a heinous crime.

The phone fell silent, and it felt like I could finally breathe again.

Atlas seemed to sense my unease, gripping my hand and givingstrength.

When the phone rang again, I took a deep breath, steadying my emotions. I answered the phone. "Mom!" Tears welled up in my eyes, and my nose felt a bit stuffy.

Beyond the Divorce Chapter 652-My mom seemed to sense something off and anxiously asked, "Chlo, where are you? Why aren't you hyet?" Her tone was filled with worry.

I quickly looked out the window and realized it was already dusk, and the sky had dimmed.

I was amazed at how quickly thad flown by. Atlas and I had spent the entire afternoon together. Yet, it seemed like there were still many unanswered questions.

Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt I composed myself and smiled into the phone, trying to sound relaxed. "Mom, I just finished a meeting at the office. Atlas happened to cand pickup, and we'll be heading back soon." "Oh, you're still at the office? I thought something happened to you." Her tone was skeptical.

"Oh, con! What could happen at the office? Don't worry, I'm fine." "That's good. Hurry back then," she said.

"Sure! I'll be hsoon. Bye." I ended the call hastily because I could no longer control my emotions.

Atlas had been watchingthe whole time. Seeing my emotions getting stirred up, he gently lifted my chin, kissed my forehead, and wiped away my tears.

"Sweetheart, everything will be okay, hmm?" Choking back tears, I said, "How am I going to face them? They've lovedall their lives, but I'm just an impostor! Atlas, why is all this happening? I want to know." Atlas heldclose. He cupped my head, allowingto lean against his chest.

"Don't cry! Everything will get better, okay?" I choked out, "My poor parents!" Speaking these words shocked even me-my poor parents.

The meaning behind this phrase was profound, referring to Chloe's parents and my biological parents.

Rory and Lucille. Both of them were truly pitiable souls.

Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm Suddenly, I looked up with teary eyes at Atlas and urgently asked, "Is there any news about Rory?" Atlas shook his head slightly. "Not yet. We received information that a person resembling Rory was seen in a small town in Kransnova. But when we arrived, we couldn't find him." "However, our people have never given up searching. As long as he's alive, we'll find him. Trust me." Atlas looked into my eyes, solemnly promising, "As long as he's alive, I'll bring him back." I nodded, tears still streaming down. "Please do!" "Nonsense. He's your dad and mine, too," Atlas said with the utmost tenderness.

"All the information Grayson found back then was from you, right?" I focused on Atlas's face.

He indulgently smiled. His tone lightened considerably. "You underestimate Grayson. Remember, the people I placed around you are top-notch. Grayson has the most exceptional investigative talent and is specially trained. "All the information he obtained wasn't just from his subordinates. It involved his analysis and strategic direction. Even when finding you, he played a crucial role." Atlas's revelation leftstunned. I hadn't expected the sunny and carefree Grayson to be such a skilled operative.

"He also participated in finding me? No wonder he knowsso well." I sincerely remarked, "He truly is my invaluable assistant." "Of course. I'll give you nothing but the best," he declared, embracingagain. "You've suffered a lot." Atlas tightened his arms around me, saying, "Now, go upstairs and freshen up. We'll head back to Pleca Park. + can't keep our parents waiting too long. They might start worrying." The way he casually referred to my parents was something I had considered teasing him about before.

Still, at this moment, I didn't dare. Although they were just two simple words, they carried considerable weight for him and me.

Beyond the Divorce Chapter 653-The term "parents" not only signified his respect for them but also served as a comforting gesture to the innocent Kylie, who lost her life. It embodies Atlas's broad love.

This man was publicly considered aloof, authoritative, and untouchable. Yet, when it cto me, he shed all his coldness and transformed into a warm presence.

Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt Even those aroundtreat him with utmost reverence.

I washed my face, wanting to appear vibrant and lively. Then, I approached Atlas and playfully smiled. "Let's go home!" He reached out, pullinginto a tight embrace. "Chlo, I've waited for this day for so many years. Every day, I've wanted to bring you home, to end your wandering. Regardless of the challenges, I can handle everything." Comfortably nestled in his arms, the handsand dazzling young man was mine.

At that moment, I really wanted to remember all the twe spent together.

He looked atindulgently, a hint of dominance in his words, "Only you deserve to stand by my side and witness the peak of the world." I reached out, wrapping my arms around his waist, feeling a flutter in my heart. "Don't let Mom and Dad know. I'm still Chloe. Whoever they are, it's their love that allowedto see you again today. They've sacrificed so much forand treatedlike a precious gem. They deserve respect." "Okay. I'll follow your lead." Leaning down, he greedily kissed my lips. "Let's go home." Our hands intertwined.

Suddenly, the phone rang again. It was Johnson.

I showed Atlas the screen and then answered, "Hello!" Chlo, the situation isn't good… He's alling apart." Johnson's voice was Iry. "He took the child to the ospital, and when he cback, h ound that Abby had taken all of Melanie's valuables and ran away." Hearing this news, I could only smile helplessly.

Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm "The child is at my place now. I've asked Myra to look after him. He's so young!" Johnson's voice was somewhat dry.

Hearing his words didn't sit well witheither. Abby's actions were entirely expected. She never had any good intentions when she cback.

The rotten woman should be sent to prison along with her illegitimate daughter for proper education.

I calmly told Johnson, "Take care of Matthew. Whatever happens between you two is your business. I'll handle the rest." I said this because I knew Matthew too well. He hadn't faced many setbacks, and his ability to handle pressure was extremely poor. When with me, I carried half the he was w burden for him. The situation he faced now was undoubtedly a disaster for him. Besides, I was no longer associated with him and had no reason or obligation to show him kindness.

Moreover, everything that happened was a consequence of his own actions.

"Chlo, there are sthings I probably shouldn't say, but…" Johnson hesitated, seemingly wanting to say more. "Say it," I encouraged him.

After a moment of hesitation, he gathered the courage to say, "Chło, this tit seems that Matthew really has no room for a comeback, but are you just going to let Ms. Liora succeed?" Johnson clearly didn't want Liora to succeed. "Even if you can't help Matthew, you shouldn't let Ms. Liora benefit!" I listened calmly to Johnson, understanding his current state of mind. "You can rest assured. I have my own arrangements." Upon hearing my firm tone, Johnson seemed to sigh in relief. "Chlo, I knew you wouldn't let that nasty woman off so easily! She really crossed the line."

Beyond the Divorce Chapter 654-"I'll strike, and she'll be caught. I've got to give her that chance," I said coldly.

Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt Johnson spoke resentfully, "She's just a damn opportunist. Human relationships are really fickle." Hearing Johnson's words, I knew that there was unrest within Ardora. "Is the company already unstable?" Johnson snorted, "Chlo, it's not just unstable. Those who once cto Ardora with great confidence are now all acting high and mighty, eagerly stepping on Matthew. None of them are doing real work. They're all following Liora, helping her plot against Matthew." When Johnson said this, his tone was filled with anger. It was evident that he was also deeply pained by Ardora's situation. Remaining nonchalant, I told Johnson, "Gather the details and slowly settle the scores with them. No rush." A satisfied smile appeared on Atlas's face as I spoke, and he gently squeezed my hand.

Johnson continued, "Now that woman is flaunting her power everywhere, recruiting people, and raising money. She has taken stock of Matthew's projects, forcing him to relinquish control. He's completely powerless now. Liora has already manipulated those losers beneath him.

"It seems there were problems within Ardora long ago," I said.

"And it's all thanks to Melanie's ignorance and arrogance. She offended everyone below her, and now they're all eager to step on Matthew. Liora is persuading those who jointly invested to withdraw their investments." They were experiencing both internal and external troubles.

Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm "Now, there's no one speaking up for Matthew. They're all afraid of being late to curry favor with Liora. Matthew has dug himself into a big hole this time, and the company might not be salvageable. He's essentially shooting himself in the foot. All the accounts are frozen now." "Don't make a move yet. Just keep an eye on their movements. Remind Matthew to watch out; prevent her from dragging Matthew down. As for Liora… let her prance around," I instructed Johnson.

"Got it, Chlo! I'll hang up now." Atlas looked atwith a contented smile and said warmly, "Looks like my little girl has matured! She can handle things on her own!" I gave him a sidelong glance, chuckled, and said, "What little girl? My daughter is the little girl here." Then, I jokingly reminded him, "Don't forget you're younger than me. You're my little brother, okay?" "Ask anyone outside who's seen us together. No one will say you're older than me. I'm only a few months younger, so don't be so arrogant Otherwise, why would Aunt Haley askto take care of you?" Atlas said confidently. I glared at him incredulously. "Even one minute younger is still younger!" He nodded casually, indulgently saying, "Okay, okay. From now on, I'm sticking with you." Hearing him say this, I couldn't help but burst into laughter. "What do you mean, sticking with? That sounds so bad." He reached out and pulledinto his arms. "As a united front, as husband and wife, we'll be invincible.! Then, he said towith great solemnity, "We must prevent Liora from getting desperate. Don't forget to cut off her retreat. As for the Sunny family… let them in! Melvern cwith ambitions, so let him becLiora's problem now." Surprised by Atlas's words, I asked, "Do you know Melvern?" "Yes." Atlas only responded with a faint acknowledgment.

It was night when we returned. The courtyard's landscape lights were already on. Ava and Jenny were nowhere to be seen in the yard. They were probably waiting for us to have dinner.

We got out of the car. Atlas reached out, holding my hand, leadinginside.

At this moment, I took a deep breath. My feelings were complex, and I didn't know how to face my parents.

I felt like anyone would find it hard to accept everything suddenly changing one day. The people around you are no longer the family you knew. The transition was too sudden, with no mental preparation. There had to be sanxiety. Sensing my tension, Atlas tightened his grip and softly whispered, "I'm here. Don't think too much. Relax." I nodded earnestly, saying, "Okay." As we walked inside together, Atlas's face showed a contented smile, and he gently squeezed my hand. Once again, I was impressed by the depth of his love and the warmth he provided.

Beyond the Divorce Chapter 655-As we entered the living room, Ava and Jenny's laughter echoed through the building. The once-silent courtyard now buzzed with life.

Since coming here, my mother had been completely liberated, no longer burdened by kitchen duties.

Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt She quickly stood up and looked at us. "You're finally done with your work." My mom's eyes were carefully scrutinizing my face.

"Next time, please eat dinner without waiting for us. Things get busy, and we'll only keep everyone hungry," I said. "We'll call ahead the next twe're late." My dad emerged from the bathroom, looking like he had just finished working.

The kitchen staff respectfully approached Atlas. "Sir, can we start serving dinner now?" Atlas quickly nodded. "Yes." Then he turned to my dad, asking, "Dad, did you just finish work too?" My dad smiled contentedly. "Yes! This place is amazing. There's so much to do. Oh right, can you doa favor?" While accompanying him to the dining room, Atlas nodded and said, "Tell me." My dad awkwardly asked, "Do you have sgardening books? Could you getsbasic ones?" "We have them. That's not a problem. I'll have them sent over later." "There's no need to trouble them to deliver now. You can bring it toafter work. I want to study sgardening skills." His words madechuckle. "Dad, you should have just told him to find you a mentor. Then you'd have a companion while working!" Atlas also laughed and, with a good-natured tone, said, "Chlo is right. We can do that. I'll have someone start tomorrow. Dad, you'll be in charge of planning and managing our garden from now on." My dad laughed heartily, looking much more spirited than before. He was much stronger and more energetic, a sight that warmed my heart.

For sreason, another image of a dad appeared in my mind, and I still didn't know what he looked like.

I sighed quietly. Where was my other dad now? I wondered if he was doing well.

This meal turned into a brainstorming session, discussing the garden layout and what plants were missing. Everyone was excited. My favorite was magnolias, and f suggested to my dad that went smagnolias and roses in the garden. Unintentional words were often well-received.

Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm Less than half a month later, the garden received many rose and magnolia saplings. These roses were said to be rare varieties brought in by air freight from overseas. I knew Atlas would spoilendlessly.

After dinner, I called Myra. After all, Melanie's son was with her.

It took her a while to answer the phone, and she sounded breathless. "Chlo… I'm sorry, I was feeding the baby!" "No worries, how is he doing?" I asked softly.

"He's fine. He eats and sleeps well-he's quite lovable!" Myra said, then sighed inadvertently. "Poor child, having such a mother and a beastly grandmother!" I also felt a bit heartbroken.

et "Take care of him for a few days, and then we'll figure something out. There's no good solution for now I'll try to get the police to find out who the child's biological father is." "Okay, sure. This way, my son has a companion. Don't worry too much." Perhaps afraid that I would be concerned, Myra tried to comfort me. "Two is better than one." After hanging up the phone, I went to the study, where Atlas was. He was in a video conference.

Upon seeingenter, he told the other party, "Let's go with that. Increase the publicity and submit the proposal when it's ready." Then he ended the meeting, smiling at me. "Why haven't you rested yet?" "I want to put pressure on the police to find out about Melanie. I don't think Matthew will raise this child. Now that his grandmother has run off-" I hadn't finished my sentence when Atlas's phone rang. He glanced at the screen, raised an eyebrow at me, and answered, "Hello?"

Beyond the Divorce Chapter 656-I faintly heard someone inside reporting to Atlas that someone had been caught.

"Good. She can reflect on her actions," Atlas said on the phone, then hung up.

Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt I looked at him excitedly. "They caught Abby?" "I can't hide anything from you!" Atlas exclaimed. "She's been caught in a small town near Luxem. The stolen goods are all there. She hasn't had tto deal with it. She's probably trying to escape the heat." "Who is she trying to scam? I wonder what Melanie thinks, knowing her mother's character," I scoffed. "Like mother, like daughter." After pondering for a moment, I looked at Atlas, wanting to speak, but I hesitated. He seemed to understand my thoughts. He walked to the bookshelf and took out a folder, placing it in front ofand gesturing forto take a look.

I felt a bit dazed as I looked at what was on the table. He said gently, "Take a look. I think this is what you want to know." I reached out for the folder and opened it gently. Rory's personal information was inside. His ID photo was at the top of his resume, showing a handsand sharp-eyed man.

My gaze fixed on the photo and my heart surged. This man was my father. I did seem to resemble him somewhat, in either features or expression.

I involuntarily reached out to touch his face, quietly calling him, "Dad." Atlas turned and took out a thick photo album from a cabinet.

I quickly took it and opened it eagerly. Everything inside was irresistibly attractive to me.

I was like a diligent student eager to learn, hoping to fill the gaps in my memory with everything about my childhood.

Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm When he saw my impatient look, Atlas laughed and walked over. I quickly protected the things on the table. "I'll look at these slowly. Don't take anything away. I want to see everything." He smiled helplessly as he walked to my side. He pulledto the sofa, placed the album on my lap, and sat beside me. "Lettell you who everyone is and sof the stories from back then." ret The album was filled with photos of our family of three, from the day I was born until I was ten years old. Many of the pictures captured the happy atmosphere between our two families. I saw the mysterious figure, Lucille, who had always existed in my heart, and the smiling face of the business tycoon, Louis. There was also the extremely affectionate Tammy and the initiator of everything in the Pierce family, David.

Everyone in the stories appeared before my eyes, like characters in a book, and Atlas told the stories with great patience and detail.

We kept looking through the pictures until late at night.

But I still wasn't satisfied. I couldn't get enough.

Atlas closed the album, coaxing me, "You need to get srest. Your head has been filled with too much today. You need tto digest." He saw that I was reluctant, so he tempted me, "Anyway, these are just the White family's pictures. We have a more comprehensive album in our family. If you behave, I'll let you see it. Be a good girl and sleep I protested unhappily, leaning back and avoiding him. "I don't want to sleep yet. I want to take a quick look at that information. Just a glance." He quickly took the album from my hands, then bent down and pickedup. As he carriedout of the room, I protested, "I'm not sleepy. I can't believe how domineering you are…" "If you can't sleep, we'll get sexercise. I guarantee you'll sleep well after." He looked atwith a smirk, kissing my nose. I suddenly felt my heart flutter, shyly punching him. "Why, you—.

Beyond the Divorce Chapter 657-The next morning, Lauren's call wokefrom my dreams.

After a night of exhaustion with Atlas, | had hoped to sleep a little more, but she had called early.

| groggily reached for the phone, answering without even looking, and heard Lauren's voice on the other end. "Why did it take you so long to answer?"

Yawning, | replied, half-asleep, "I slept late last night."

"I see you're getting very comfortable. Enjoying life a little too much, huh?" Lauren teased.

"You're so disrespectful. How can you say that?" | didn't hold back and ribbed her. "Looks like you're the one with too much free time."

Lauren laughed heartily on the other end, and this banter completely dispelled any lingering sleepiness.

"Hurry and get up. lvanna's company is going to visit Bourdamun today. They're planning to shoot a special documentary there.

Ivanna says it's a great opportunity for our project, since Bourdamun isn't a typical area of focus. They're doing a follow-up, and you know…"

My spirits lifted at the thought of free publicity. | couldn't pass up this chance.

"I'll get up right away. When are we leaving?" | quickly sat up, crawling to the edge of the bed.

"No rush. We don't have to go with them. We just have to get there before noon. Ivanna suggested grabbing a quick lunch together, and we can drive over ourselves later. It'll be like a road trip. After all, it's Saturday, and the traffic should be light. It'll also be a chance to relax."

"Okay, | might be a little late. Rose is coming to Pleca Park, and | want to see her before | leave," | informed Lauren.

"That's fine. Givea call when you're ready, and I'll cover to meet you." Lauren agreed easily and hung up the phone.

Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt | freshened up quickly. When | pulled the curtains back, | noticed that the sky outside was heavily overcast. It seemed like rain was on the way.

| didn't see Atlas in the small dining room. | wondered where he had gone at this early hour.

Before | could finish breakfast, Nigel, the housekeeper, cto informthat Rose had arrived.

| quickly put down my cutlery, wiped my mouth with a couple of tissues, and headed downstairs.

Rose had just sat down when | hurriedly descended.

"Have you had breakfast, Grandma?"

"I have. Old people don't need that much sleep. | woke up early for breakfast," she said, looking at me. "Why didn't you get more sleep?"

"I'm going to Bourdamun later," | said truthfully. "There are sthings | want to discuss there."

"Is construction starting over there?" She had known that | had secured Bourdamun and was well-informed about what was happening.

"Soon. Everything's ready, but there are sconcerns about the design. Once that's settled, we'll start."

"This is crucial t's your first landmark p Sect. Be careful," she reminded tie "Don't overlook any details, aad don't move too quickly.

Take steady steps and do well” every-aspect. Once this project sucteeds, the road ahead will be rich smoother." Content belongs to novelenglish.net "l understand, Grandma." | nodded earnestly. "The preliminary review is very rigorous, with many layers of scrutiny. After everything has been confirmed, we'll have professional supervisors during the construction."

| knew that this project wouldn't just benefitif it succeeded. Everyone understood this, but it was an unspoken agreement not to mention the underlying implications explicitly.

She looked at me. "Go ahead with your business. You don't have to accompany me."

As we were talking, my mom hurried downstairs. "You're here, Mrs. Rose. I've been looking forward to Saturday. How long are you staying this time?"

Rose gracefully put down her teacup and smiled at my mom. She pointed to a small suitcase behind the sofa. "I've brought my luggage. I've been wanting to stay for a few days. It's wonderful here."

Then she waved at me. "Go on! | don't need you to accompany me."

| smiled, stood up, and said, "Alright, Grandma, I'm leaving!"

But before | could leave, Atlas walked in. He had obviously gone out early.

I quickly told him | was going to Bourdamun,§nd he looked a little concerned as he glanced at the o>

Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm gloomy. Weather outside. "That doesp'Etook good. It looks like it migltrain. I'l get a driver foryou. Or wean postpone it to anotRer day if y6U want." Content belongs to novelenglish.net "I've made an appointment, and Austier Agerty is going today." |

briefed him on Austier Agency's plans ansaid, "There's no need for a driven. I'll go with Lauren. It's Got far. We'll take our tand rake it there before noon." Contentbelongs to’english2 "Will you be back in the evening?" He asked, frowning slightly. "If the weather turns bad, it might be better for you not to come back tonight. Safety first."

"Okay, I'll take care. I'll call you if | decide not to cback," | reassured him, not wanting him to worry.

He sawto the car, watching as | drove away from Pleca Park. As | saw him standing in the rearview mirror, my heart fluttered.

The weather today did not look good, and | felt a little stifled.

Beyond the Divorce Chapter 658-I received a call from Lauren and got into her car.

As we set off, the gloomy weather intensified. There was only a small patch of white in the sky, creating a stifling and eerie atmosphere.

Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt "Damn this weather. It looks like heavy rain is coming. We really picked the wrong day for this," Lauren said as she drove, glancing at the ominously dark sky. "It's been so long since it rained." As I looked at the rolling dark clouds, I remarked, "When I was a kid, I used to be terrified of this kind of weather. I always dreamed of a black sky with only a crack of light on the horizon. I would be so scared that I'd wake up, and my mom would givea hug." Lauren looked atstrangely. Puzzled, I asked, "What's wrong?" She scrutinizedand asked, "When you were a kid?" I absentmindedly nodded. "Yeah." Even I was surprised by my own answer.

When I was a kid? Did I have no childhood memories? But these were distant memories from my childhood. I closed my eyes, focused, and felt a sudden headache.

I quickly opened my eyes, looked ahead, and took a deep breath, feeling a bit panicked.

Did I just remember something? I had said those words subconsciously.

Lauren looked at me, concerned, "Are you okay?" I shook my head. "I'm fine. I feel like I've experienced this before." "Don't dwell on it. Just go with the flow." She patted my hand reassuringly. "Let's not talk about this. You said you were going to see Melanie's child yesterday. Did you go?" "Not yet. I was planning to go today. I don't know what Matthew wants. I can't just leave that child to be fostered by the Hyger family. I don't have a better solution right now." Lauren had successfully changed the topic.

Melanie is really something else.

Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm She claims to love Matthew, but she vas pregnant with someone else st child. I was pretty smug when I heard the news. Matthew is nfatuated with her, but she's turned Out to be just a slut," Lauren scolded alignantly. Content belongs to >wI chuckled disdainfully. "I sensed that something was off about the child when she was showing off back then, but I didn't expect my intuition to be right." "You're a jinx," Lauren teased, "But this is an important issue. Abby is really something else. Mother and daughter are quite the pair. Abby didn't disappoint me." After Lauren finished speaking, we both laughed. I remembered when Lauren exposed this woman. She wanted to stir things up with Matthew. But it had unexpectedly ended with mixed emotions. "Abby's been caught," I said nonchalantly. "The stolen goods are untouched. Atlas's people have her in custody." "Really?" Lauren looked surprised. "Atlas's men caught her?" "Yes. If she were a decent person, the child might have suffered less. Matthew might want to take care of him, but he's currently overwhelmed and can't ensure the child's well-being." I felt a twinge in my heart as I thought of him. "He's not just dealing with internal and external trouble. Things have becmore complicated now." "He brought it on himself. His entire life is a series of wrong steps, one after another." Lauren showed no sympathy for them.

Lauren looked atsuddenly. "It's strange. Stella has been unusually quiet lately. It's like she's vanished from Foswood. That's not like her at all." I also felt that something was off.

"I feel the same. It's not right. Even if she isn't in Foswood, she's never been this quiet. It's odd that she's lying low like this. Is she brewing up strouble?" Lauren speculated.

"An unusual pattern means that there's something amiss. The more normal something seems, the more abnormal it is. We've neglected her for a little while. I haven't seen her since we disembarked from the cruise." I thought about the last twe had seen Stella.

I did feel a little uneasy, as if this was the calm before the storm.

Beyond the Divorce Chapter 659-The storm hit suddenly and forcefully. Just as we crossed the outskirts of the city, the rain poured down torrentially. I had expected rain, but I didn't think it would be this intense.

"Damn, this is too much!" Lauren cautiously maneuvered the car, craning her neck to see the road ahead. But visibility was severely limited, and the windshield wipers swished back and forth futilely, rendered useless by the relentless rain.

"Maybe we should find a safe spot to pull over and wait. This kind of rain usually doesn't last too long," I suggested to Lauren while peering outside. I couldn't figure out why my eyelids kept twitching incessantly, adding to my already agitated state.

"There's a risk of landslides. Besides, who knows how long this rain will last? Look at how overcast the sky is. It's getting worse. I'm afraid the rain will get heavier the longer we wait. If there's a landslide, things will get even more dangerous," Lauren said, involuntarily glancing at the slope on our right. "We should keep going. It should be safer once we get through this mountainous stretch." I started feeling concerned. This stretch of road was prone to landslides. There were no other cars on the road.

Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt Lauren focused intently on driving, and neither of us spoke.

My phone rang suddenly, and I pulled it out of my pocket. It was Atlas, who was worried about me.

He quickly asked, "Where are you now? Is the road still okay?" "We're on the road, driving very slowly. We can't stop. But don't worry. We should be near Northum Bridge soon." I gave Atlas our specific location.

The road continued with the mountain on our right and a steep slope to our left. We were approaching the location where the kidnappers had brought Ava.

After crossing the bridge, we would reach a three-way intersection in about three to four kilometers. The road would get better as we left this perilous stretch. It would also be safer.

Atlas said on the phone, "Don't worry-" A loud bang echoed, and the car jolted forward abruptly. My phone slipped from my hand, accompanied by a gasp from bothand Lauren.

Despite the intense vibrations, the car continued moving forward. I struggled to make sense of the situation, instinctively glancing at the rear, but visibility was close to zero.

I could hear Atlas shouting faintly over the phone I had dropped, but his words were indistinct. Before I could retrieve the phone, there was another violent jolt.

We lurched to the left again.

Lauren clung tightly to the steering wheel, glancing nervously at the rearview mirror. Her voice trembled, "Chlo, a car's hitting us!" I steadied myself, turning back to ellook. The rain obstructed the view, but I could sense a dark mass beside us Rainwater cascaded down the car and the window remained obscured, but a shadow indicated a large vehicle behind us, intermittently colliding with us. "Damn, what's going on? Ah…" Lauren seemed distressed.

Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm "Hold on!" I shouted, suddenly afraid. This impact wasn't accidental. It was deliberate.

The intent was clear. They wanted to force our car off the steep slope on the left.

Lauren clutched the steering wheel et so hard that her knuckles turned white. She stared fixedly ahead, realizing that the trees on our left were scraping against the car, The clattering sound sent shivers down my spine, and I felt a sense of deja vu. The noise indicated that our car was close to the edge, right on the brink of the slope.

"Chlo, they're coming for us." Lauren tried to step on the gas and glanced anxiously to the right. "It's my fault… I shouldn't have cout here today…" Content belongs to ŚwHer voice quivered strangely.

"Focus! Don't say that!" Bang! Lauren screamed again. The car shook violently after another strong impact. She desperately turned the steering wheel to the right, but it was futile.

In an instant, the car leaned to the left.

I watched as Lauren's side of the car tilted outwards.

At that moment, I felt another impact. Instinctively, I reached out to grab Lauren.

Beyond the Divorce Chapter 660-When I grabbed Lauren, she used all her strength to shield me. My body uncontrollably plummeted to the left and I experienced a dizzying spin.

Lauren heldtightly in her embrace as the car violently tumbled. A horrible crashing sound drowned out our screams.

It seemed like everything had finally cto a halt. I felt dazed as if my consciousness had slipped away.

Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt Suddenly, I sensed icy water splashing over me, and my senses sharpened. My arm throbbed with piercing pain.

"Lauren…" My voice was weak. I felt Lauren under me, and she didn't let go.

"Lauren…" I called again, receiving no response. The air carried a faint smell of blood mixed with the scent of rain and the bitter aroma of the plants.

"Lauren, are you okay? Lauren…" I adjusted my body, attempting to check on Lauren.

Suddenly, a sense of terror overwhelmed me. The silence was eerie. Raindrops drummed against the cracked car window, creating a constant tapping sound. But Lauren still did not say a word.

I shifted my body. I could move, but our entire car was tilted to the left.

Lauren was beneath me, and I used my hands to support the car seat on her side, freeing myself from her grip. I wanted to lift my body out, but the car plummeted downward again. I screamed and quickly stopped moving.

"Lauren, can you hear me?" I shouted.

Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm A profound fear engulfed me. I tried to look down to see her, but my movements were severely restricted. I was trapped and unable to budge. "Lauren, wake up! Answer me!" The smell of blood grew stronger. She lay motionless, still shielding me.

"Help… Help!" I screamed at the top of my lungs. Rain splattered into the car through the shattered window, hitting my face. "Help…" I roared with all my might, "Atlas… Help! Someone, please, help Lauren!" My shouts echoed inside the car, drowned out by the rain. I dared not move.

Suddenly, I remembered the phone I had dropped mid-call with Atlas before the car had rolled over. I fervently hoped that the call hadn't been disconnected and the phone was still in the car. Maybe he could hear my cries for help. I heard the faint sound of his voice. "Chlo… Tellwhat's going on!" "Help, Atlas…" "Don't be afraid… Hold on…" I didn't know how much thad passed. It felt like an excruciatingly long time.

Finally, I heard shouts around me, accompanied by loud, commanding voices and someone calling my name. Not long after, I felt the car slowly moving downward.

Overjoyed, my vision becincreasingly blurred, rain still relentlessly splashing onto my face. I finally lost consciousness…

It felt like I was in a dream. I was in a narrow space inside a dilapidated car, desperately moving forward Someone held tightly onto my body, and another voice shouted, "Don't be afraid. Hold on to me." S "Mr. Atlas, don't move…" Another voice pleaded, "Lean over here!" The car continued to shake, and the branches rattled against it. After another intense shake, the car suddenly changed direction. I felt like a bird as I flew out of thehalf-open window. I heard a ven O heart-rending cry. "Stella… Stella!" "Mr. Atlas, no…" My body fell rapidly…

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