Ch. 671..680

Beyond the Divorce Chapter 671-As we stepped out of the doorway, we ran into Atlas, who hurried over. He quickly took my arm and asked, "What's going on?" "Let's talk about it when we get back." I turned to Ivanna and asked in a hushed tone, "Are you okay?" "I'm fine... It just really hurts!" She held her shoulder, grimacing, "He went all out. It serves him right." I saw Jared's face darken again. Seizing the moment, I gave Ivanna a gentle push. "Go on, now. Stop twisting it. Go have a proper chat." Ivanna and Jared had been in a silent conflict. It was clear that both were holding back, making this the perfect opportunity for reconciliation. Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt Austin rushed forward to express his gratitude to Jared. After bidding farewell to Ivanna, he asked, "How are you doing? Are you injured? Go to the hospital if you need to. Don't tough it out." Austin then gave a radiant smile. "Dealing with those guys madefeel a little better!" Atlas and I drove away without paying attention to the two still standing at the door. In the car, I asked Atlas, "How'd you get here?" "I noticed your location had been the sfor a while and felt something was off, so I cto check," he explained. "What exactly happened?" I briefed Atlas on the situation, recounting how young girls had becso audacious lately. Atlas embracedand said disapprovingly, "That's just because you're not crazy enough." I looked at him disdainfully. "As if you've encountered so many wild girls! Have you met women like that? Is that why you're so indifferent?" Atlas snorted, "That girl is looking for trouble. In my eyes, besides you, every other woman is invisible." I almost burst out laughing. I didn't know who he considered invisible, but for someone as sought after as him, he was every woman's heartthrob. Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm Unlike Jared, Atlas's low-key demeanor was more of a personal choice. After dinner that evening, I went to Atlas's study. I took the photos Trinity had found and showed them to him. Atlas zoomed in on one photo, his deep eyes growing darker. Finally, he looked atand said, "It seems we were deceived by her. That girl didn't die!" My heart sank at Atlas's speculation. It was precisely what I feared. "Are you talking about Kylie? You also think she didn't die?" Atlas nodded, confidently stating, "The girl in this photo is Kylie." I looked at him incredulously and asked, "Why are you so sure she's Kylie?" Atlas glanced at his phone screen. "I know her. When I found her back then, I carefully examined her before concluding she wasn't you." Chapter 671 Fool 1 I carefully examined the areas he pointed out in the photo. Indeed, her teeth were different when she smiled. Even though I couldn't see these Icritical details, Atlas effortlessly identified them. It showed his familiarity withand how deeply these details were etched in his heart. "I looked very carefully to distinguish her from you. I'm way too familiar with you." He smiled knowingly and kissed me. "We've lived together since we were e young and often shared a bed. When I opened my eyes, your face wad first thing I saw. How could Imot know every inch of your face?" the He gazed attenderly, with a hint of pride. I blushed, and my heart raced.

Beyond the Divorce Chapter 672-His incredibly handsfeatures were right before my eyes. I felt guilty, wondering if I could match his confidence.

However, I was sure that if I lost him, I could find my way back to him.

His presence, his voice, the unique coldness in his gaze-I would sense it all.

Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt Seeing that I was staring at him intently, he softly asked, "What are you thinking about?" I leaned in, kissing him on the lips. "Thank you for never giving up on finding me." He kissedback gently. "Silly girl. Destiny has marked you mine. No matter what happens, my heart will remain unchanged." As he spoke, he gently stroked my eyebrows. "There's no mole between your eyebrows…" He enlarged the photo and pointed at the corner of Kylie's eyebrows in the picture. "Right here, you see…

"With just this detail, I concluded that she wasn't you." I also zoomed in on the photo. The tiny dot above the eyebrows was nearly indiscernible to someone unfamiliar with the details. After he pointed it out, there was indeed a tiny flaw. If seen in person, this imperfection wouldn't be very noticeable.

"When I saw this photo, I also had this thought, but I couldn't be sure. Now that you've said it, it confirms that Kylie is alive." An uneasiness crept into my heart. I didn't know if this was a good or bad thing.

I looked at Atlas with sconcern. "So, the news back then might not be true. It was probably fabricated to mislead. What was Celine's purpose in doing this? As we analyzed it the last time, was it to provide a plausible excuse for the fake Stella? But that seems too elaborate, doesn't it?" Atlas was silent for a moment. Then he said regretfully, "I should have looked into this. My bad." "Nobody's perfect. It's normal to overlook things. After all, you were less than 13 years old then." "But my negligence almost cost you your life! It's terrifying when you think about it." "Why do you say that? Where do you think you went wrong?" I asked, looking at him.

"My mistake was that I didn't show up when the news of Kylie dying cout. After all, she died under the nAnnalise. I should have confirmed it," he murmured.

"But Stella said you saw it and were devastated!" I recalled the fake Stella's expression when she mentioned this.

"She's trying to confuse you," Atlas said coldly. "That's Stella messing with your head." I sneered and said, "She's indeed a good actress. What a waste of talent." "They probably used this news to set a trap for me, but I didn't show up," Atlas said, looking atregretfully "Celine then concluded that what Kylie said was true because she always insisted she wasn't Annalise!" et With Atlas's explanation, I suddenly understood, get it now! You're right. If that were Annalise, you would have rushed out regardless How could you have stayed in the shadows? So, she's not Annatise. That's why she intensified her efforts to track you down "That's right." Atlas nodded seriously. "How could I have overlooked this? If I hadn't, you wouldn't have been injured, and I wouldn't have lost you." I looked at Atlas and gently touched his face. "Stop blaming yourself. Haven't already returned to you? If you had shown up back then and she had targeted you, we would still be in danger. Maybe this is destiny." "But I missed 18 years of your life and left you suffering." He buried his head in my neck.

Atlas was right. I was luckier than him because I forgot everything, freeing myself from the pain of yearning.

Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm Even though I felt resentful and helpless at this moment, he had endured the torment of losingevery day, as if it were a slow execution. This was something an ordinary person couldn't bear.

I couldn't imagine what kind of torment it was.

An indescribable pain surged into my heart when I thought of this. 18 years was a long tto be missing from someone's life. It was the best years of a person's life as well.

"From now on, let's never be apart," I whispered to him and myself.

"Yes, never again." He huggedtightly, showeringwith endless kisses.

Beyond the Divorce Chapter 673-We agreed to always depend on each other once things calmed down.

I looked at Atlas, questioning, "Did she really plan so far ahead? Did she keep this girl around all this time? Who is she? Do you think she might be connected to my parents back home?" Atlas shook his head. "She may not have planned so far ahead, but this may be something she has prepared for.

"You mean sending Kylie to the Avilas?" I asked, feeling a bit anxious.

Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt Atlas nodded. "After all, the connection between Rory and Lucille is an indelible mark, and Lucille's foundation is profound. There was no way she didn't take precautions. Knowing that she has someone in her hands is her leverage.

"Perhaps that's what prevented us from discovering this woman's origin. As for whether Kylie has any connection to your current parents, that can only be revealed when you recover your memories." Atlas comforted me, "But don't worry. I'll arrange for someone to investigate Kylie. She won't stir up any big waves. When the tis right, I'll contact the Avila family." "Do you know them well?" I sensed the implication in Atlas's words. He was not unfamiliar with the Avila family.

Sure enough, Atlas said, "I'm not unfamiliar with them. I dealt with them when I was looking for you and sought help from them." "Help?" I was a little surprised.

"Yes, I contacted them in secret twice. I met your uncle," Atlas said. "But at the time, I was still young." "Can you tellmore about the Avilas?" I stared at Atlas.

"They're quite special. I'll provide you with all their information tomorrow and lock it in the office." Atlas did not refuse me, and his response was reasonable.

"Are you sure I am my parents'-oh, I mean Rory and Lucille's-only child? They didn't have twins?" I boldly guessed.

"Definitely not twins. Otherwise, I would've known. Don't forget, we've been together since we were children, and they only had you," Atlas said with certainty.

"With Kylie joining the Avillas, they will face sturmoil. Her arrival is not as simple as a family reunion." This madeanxious, and I added, "I'm afraid many things will change with her influence." "Don't worry for now. I will verify this information," Atlas reassured me.

Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm "Do you mean verifying it with the Huffmans?" I stared at Atlas. "It seems we're thinking the sthing. I also wanted to do this." Atlas smiled and hugged me. "Great minds think alike!" "Atlas, do you think letting the Huffmans know about us could be a mistake?" I asked, a bit worried about Atlas's idea.

He shook his head, saying, "We can't hide it from them. The fact that they want to be acquainted with you means they already know something about you.

"With how the Huffmans operate, it's an early bird-catches-the-worm situation. It much they know. Opening your heart to them isn't bad. Just remember one thing. When interacting with Trinity, don't make her feel like you're betraying her." know depends on how I nodded, keeping Atlas's advice in mind.

"According to Trinity, the Huffmans haven't discovered where she cfrom. It seems like they planned this very meticulously." I told Atlas about the results Trinity found, feeling a bit disheartened. I didn't expect that Kylie's being alive would turn out to be a threat to me.

Beyond the Divorce Chapter 674-Celine wouldn't have kept her for so many years without a reason. She must have wanted to use her as a weapon against Atlas.

"She even appeared at the Huffman family's business negotiations, which caught their attention. My relationship with them is undisclosed, but she has already participated in activities with them. Doesn't that say a lot?" Atlas pondered, looking profound.

Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt "So, Trinity feels something is off. Recently, Stella reached out to Trinity, so Trinity plans to get close to her and find out more." Then I wondered, "Do you think Celine would've known about my relationship with the Huffmans if they were unreliable? Why is Stella still trying to get Trinity involved?" "Perhaps they're giving us a false impression. We can be sure this person is working for Celine. She's not sure about the Huffman family's real motives!" Atlas analyzed.

"So, do you think Trinity reaching out to them is the right move?" I was concerned about this. "I'm afraid we won't be able to control the Huffmans later. I never intended to form a deep bond with them." "It's fine. Let's test the Huffmans," Atlas said casually, as if contemplating something.

"But we still don't know Celine's motives! I'm worried they must have new plans, or they wouldn't have brought out such a hidden chess piece." I looked up at him. He was my rock.

"Don't worry about that. I'll handle it," Atlas said confidently.

I knew that he was a meticulous strategist.

"Oh, I forgot to tell you something!" Atlas seemed to want to change the subject, and his tone beclighter.

Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm "What is it?" I asked.

"We found Melanie's lover. He should be Charlie's real father." Atlas looked atexcitedly.

"Oh? That's good news." Excited, I moved out of his embrace, accidentally bumping my arm into something. I let out a groan.

He nervously held my arm. "Are you okay? Does it hurt a lot?" "You better tellhow you found him!" I was pretty interested in this. After all, I felt sorry for Charlie after seeing him today.

No matter what, I was a mother. He had such a fragile life, innocent and fearless, without any means of defense, still have that scar on my arm, thanks to him. This time, my injury also happened to be in the splace. "Our people found him. Melanie didn't cooperate, but we found clues in her interrogation. We have Jared to thank for this. The man is the thug at the Midnight Bar." "So, they've known each other for a long time?" I was curious.

"Melanie had an affair with this man many years ago. She often went to Midnight Bar, and that's how it started," Atlas said. "It should have been before she got involved with Matthew." "It seems that Melanie wasn't devoted to Matthew from the very beginning!" I sounded smug when I said this.

I couldn't help but chuckle and say, "It's no wonder she invitedto Midnight Bar back then. It must be because she knew she had this guy's support." I finally understood the relationships involved. She had swiped that guy's money, and her relationship with Matthew was just a part-tgig What ta strange situation. It turned out that fate was unpredictable. The money she had accumulated was the debt she owed to this man. It was using one to pay off another. That was life.

Beyond the Divorce Chapter 675-I suddenly understood one thing. It seemed like the wisest person was Grace. She had learned to be savvy after being deceived throughout her life.

Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt "How can we let Charlie end up in his hands?" I shook my head, feeling somewhat distressed. "We'll be ruining that child's life!" I couldn't help but think of Charlie's innocent face.

"Don't worry. Listen to me," Atlas said.

He got up, poured a glass of water for me, and had a sip himself before continuing. "The man's parents are alive and well. The family is in decent shape, and he has a sister who's seven years older. There was a middle brother between them, but unfortunately, he died at the age of three." I listened attentively to Atlas.

"Later, that man was born. So, being the only son in the family for three generations, his parents spoiled him. Over time, he developed a fearlessness because his parents would stand up for him whenever something happened.

Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm "Stirring up trouble beca common occurrence. He dropped out of school early, hanging out with a group of delinquents and neglecting his studies. His parents regretted their indulgence." It seemed this person was indeed a typical troublemaker. It wasn't a surprise that Melanie would be suitable for someone like him.

"His sister was already married to a decent man who loved her deeply. Unfortunately, when he got into a fight with someone, his sister's husband found out and rushed to save him. He got stabbed on the spot while trying to protect him." I was stunned. "He dragged down his sister's entire life." "Not only did his sister lose her beloved, but she also suffered physical abuse from her in-laws because of this incident. This fact deeply affected him, and ever since, he has protected his sister as if she were a treasure." "But that can't replace his sister's true happiness!" "This guy is quite respectful to his parents. Moreover, he gives all the money he earns to his sister. He even sold their big house and lives with his parents. His sister never had children after getting married, and this guy even promised that if he had children in the future, he would let his sister raise them as her own." My eyes lit up. I eagerly asked, "Did you look into his sister? How is she now?" Seeing my anxious appearance, Atlas chuckled and pinched my nose. "Keep listening. His sister is hardworking and kind, but this sudden change turned her life from heaven into hell." Atlas told the story vividly and engagingly. I listened with lingering fear.

"Afterward, this younger brother spared no expense to cure his et sister's illness. Now, she's an average person. Initially, she had a decent job as an accountant for a company, but she stopped working after the incident. "After she recovered, her younger brother didn't let her go out to work. It wasn't until three years ago that she found a cashier job." I couldn't wait and asked, "Where?" With his charming smile, Atlas said, "On the fourth floor of Arkadia Plaza." "Arkadia Plaza?" I exclaimed in disbelief. "Is it that easy? That's great! I must see this woman. Quickly, tellher name!" "Annika Reese." "What about her brother?" I asked eagerly.

"Arton Reese, everyone calls him Big A. The most important point is that he still doesn't know he has a child Atlas said thoughtfully. "It seems that Melanie was afraid he'd take Charlie away and expose herto the Murphys." "He doesn't know yet? How can you be sure the child is his?" I felt frustrated after talking for so long without confirmation.

Atlas smirked. Then he reached for his phone, opened the photo album, and handedhis phone. I took a look, and at that moment, I was speechless.

Beyond the Divorce Chapter 676-My confidence grew because Charlie and Arton looked alike. Everything from their dark skin, eyes, and so on matched almost perfectly. I had also seen Arton before, but I couldn't recall where. I carefully examined his photo, covered his face, and shook my head.

Atlas noticed my intense gaze at the photo and asked, "What's wrong?" I shook my head again and said, "I think I've seen him before but can't remember where." After a while, I gave up and turned to Atlas, saying, “Never mind. You haven't seen Charlie, but he's a spitting image of Arton. It seems Arton can't escape his responsibility." Atlas swiped the phone screen and revealed the following picture. Indeed, it was a photo of Charlie smiling with two tiny teeth. He looked like an updated version of Arton.

"Yeah, Charlie is indeed Big A's son." I looked at Atlas and teased him.

I was delighted to have found Charlie's father. After all, he was the child's biological father. Though Charlie's parents were troubled people, he was still an innocent child.

I returned the phone to Atlas and said, "I'll have Johnson ask Matthew if Matthew still wants Charlie. If Matthew doesn't, I'll contact Annika to meet the child and return him to Arton as soon as possible. We shouldn't trouble Myra for too long." Atlas was pleased to seesmiling so brightly. He nibbled my cheek and asked, "Do I deserve a reward?" I blushed, knowing what he meant by "reward." I pushed him lightly, saying, "You're such a sly fox. You never miss an opportunity, do you?" He laughed provocatively. "I've been waiting for eighteen years. Shouldn't we make up for lost time?" I was speechless and felt an overwhelming heartbreak. I could only hug Atlas and say, "Well, then." He embracedand kisseduntil I was breathless. After a while, he letgo and whispered, "There's no rush. We have a lifettogether, so let's savor each other." I emotionally replied, "I won't waste a single second with you." He looked atindulgently. "I'm so happy I found you. I feel like my nightmare is finally over." Suddenly, I thought of Abby and asked, "By the way, how did you deal with Abby?" I knew she hadn't escaped because Atlas's men had caught her. He casually said, "She stole too many things, so I handed her over to the police." "Well, that's where she deserves to go." Abby deserved to be in prison. After all, she was the mastermind behind the Murphys' misfortune.

Atlas looked atand sarcastically said, "No wonder Grace called you the family's guardian angel. You treated them generously." I smiled and was about to explain myself, but his phone rang. He lego to answer his phone when noticed his expression turning solemn. I gestured toward the door and stepped out of his study it seemed he had serious matters to discuss. Later, I went to Rose's room and discussed the Huffmans. I liked hearing Rose's opinions on them. After all, she was more experienced thanin dealing with such high-stakes conflicts. I knewelge advice would benefitsignificantly. The Huffmans' matter couldn't deviate from the Beringers' opinions. If there were any changes in the future, that would be my way out.

Beyond the Divorce Chapter 677-I didn't disturb Rose for too long since older folks typically went to bed early. I left her room and returned to my own. I then called Lauren since I hadn't had the chance to visit her tonight. She toldOliver had been to the hospital again and stayed for a long while before leaving.

Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt I asked, "What did he say?" She wasn't enthusiastic when she replied, "I didn't talk to him. I pretended to be asleep the whole time." I sighed. "Maybe you should have a good talk. It's clear Oliver still cares about you." I cautiously advised Lauren, believing she could see the changes in Oliver. He had becmore silent and reserved after his wife's death. There were also various public opinions about their relationship.

Lauren stubbornly told me, "I've said whatever I needed to when I returned. I don't want to get entangled in meaningless things because I don't have the tor energy for it. I can't dwell on things that weighdown." I could tell Lauren had grown cold and distant from her tone. It seemed Oliver's recent actions had wounded her deeply.

She noticed my silence and continued, "You should rest. You don't have to visit tomorrow if you have things to deal with. Watching overwon't help, either. Prioritize yourself." "Ivanna didn't visit you tonight, did she?" I was worried because I didn't know how things were between her and Jared. After all, all relationships had to go through hardships. Their situation seemed complex, especially for Ivanna, since it included Jared and Trinity.

I felt a little relieved as I considered these things. I hoped my friends could find peace for themselves.

Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm As I was in my thoughts, Lauren answered, "She hasn't visited yet She probably has something going on." She then chuckled and said, "Speak of the devil. Here she comes. Alright, I'll hang up now." S I was about to call Myra immediately after when Atlas walked in, saying, "Chlo, let's go out. I want you to meet someone." I was surprised as I instinctively glanced out the window, realizing it was already late. I wondered why Atlas wanted to go out so suddenly. I asked in confusion, "Now?" He nodded. "Get change, and we'll leave immediately." He seemed serious, so I didn't pry. I quickly entered the dressing room, but before closing the door, I asked, "What should I wear?" "Something you can move around in," he replied.

I turned back and pondered momentarily guessing it wasn't a formal occasion. Since that was the case, I changed into dark.

sportswear. Atlas took my hand, and we rode the elevator to the underground garage. S He opened the car door forand settledin before getting behind the wheel. Strangely, we didn't leave the garage. Instead, he drove along the extended parking lot untiDwe reached a hidden door. Atlas pressed a button on a remote, the hidden door opened, and then he drove inside.

Beyond the Divorce Chapter 678-I was amazed and felt like I was in an action movie. I turned to the composed Atlas and asked, “Is this the…way out?" Atlas smiled mysteriously, saying, "Yes, it is. I've been cautious about this since I witnessed them taking you away right before my eyes. It's like an obsession for me. I vowed to protect you and never let something like that happen again." He held my hand tightly and continued, "All the places I live in have secret passages leading outside. Still, I don't use them unless necessary. Only Dylan and Nigel know about these, too. It's a precautionary measure." I realized the truth and asked, "So, you used this secret passage when I visited you after the car accident?" It was no wonder the security at Pleca Park was so tight. I could still see him at Quail Creeks even then. At that time, Celine's people controlled Pleca Park. I even thought I was hallucinating.

"That means even those in the compound won't know we left?" I looked at Atlas, feeling incredulous.

Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt Atlas explained while driving, “That's correct. I'm not concerned about people inside the compound. I've carefully selected them, and they're loyal to me. I'm just guarding against external threats now." We were on a two-lane wide tunnel that seemed even more modern than those on the road. The lighting inside responded to the sound and had voice-controlled technology.

I grew curious and turned to look back. When the car passed, the lights turned off automatically, makingfeel like we were traveling through a space-ttunnel. The road also seemed to extend endlessly.

I asked, "Where does this road lead to?" "Our storage area," he replied.

"You mean there might be spies outside our compound?" I cautiously asked.

"I can't rule that out, but they can't get close to the estate either way. I'm just being cautious," Atlas explained.

His cautious approach surprised me. He then told me, "I don't want anyone monitoring my movements. Also, the controller for the door is in my study. If I'm not around, use this road to leave during an emergency.

Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm "Our secret storage area is on the other side, and the people there are n reliable," he continued after a pause, "The storage area will receive a signal when this door opens.

prepare the others for assists to It's just to ensure everything goes smoothly." I took the controller from him and felt how delicate it was. I wouldn't have known what it was if he didn't tellabout it. The controller's design resembled a toy, likely to guard against someone finding it.

Moreover, I didn't even notice the secret door before Atlas opened it. It looked just like a wall.

He said, "This place has an air defense design. It's the most advanced tunnel in the world. There will be no harm to the car, even if it hits the wall." I never expected such a vast hidden tunnel to be under Pleca Park.

"There are three more hidden passages relatively nearby. One leads to the garage near Fremont Bay, but no one knows about it. It's a quicker way to Pleca Park from there Another goes to the mountains, leading into the forest." Atlas pointed to the controller, explaining its secrets. "If you accidentally click on the buttons, it can automatically turn off within a minute if no one's around. No one will find you as long as you're within the vicinity." I just kept nodding as he spoke, “I made three identical controllers. One is with Nigel, one's with me, and the other is in my study. However, not just anyone can enter my study it will remain hidden if there are outsiders. "Otherwise, we're free to cand go as we please. That controller is in the left drawer below the bookshelf behind my desk. Remember that, okay?" I nodded attentively, thinking Atlas was the most cautious person I knew. However, his instructions madea little uneasy for sreason.

Beyond the Divorce Chapter 679-Soon, Atlas and I arrived at the warehouse area he mentioned. It was more of a concealed complex situated ten miles from Foswood's southern mountains. The place was more extensive and organized than I had imagined. No wonder Atlas referred to it as the storage area.

Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt Although it was late at night, the place was as bright as day and resembled a tiny city. Even a Foswood native wouldn't know about such a massive warehouse. Atlas wasn't exaggerating when he described the place as heavily guarded.

As he got out of the car, he explained, "This is the central hub for all ATL Empire goods. We distribute our products from here to various regions in Torado, making this place of utmost importance." I understood this place's significance. I looked around and then exclaimed, "It subverts my understanding of warehouses!" Then, I noticed small private planes and helicopters in the distance under the soft glow of streetlights. I finally realized why there were helicopters during our mission to rescue Ava.

Atlas tightened his grip on my hand and said, "Con, I'll take you to meet that person first.” I followed him toward one of the warehouses and saw Dylan approaching, not surprised to see us. It seemed he and Atlas had been in contact. Atlas asked with a hint of indifference, "Where is he?" I finally realized I had forgotten our initial purpose of visiting. I had no idea who Atlas wantedto meet.

Dylan nodded at me. "Ms. Chloe." Atlas then continued striding toward a warehouse nestled against the mountain. It looked like a row of warehouses built into the hillside. However, I discovered there was much more to it when we entered.

Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm I never expected it to be a concealed cave. The deeper we went, the larger and more astonishing the scale became. I was in awe as the night was full of unbelievable sights.

From this perspective, Atlas's power and influence was probably beyond my imagination. We walked for a long while, and the echoing footsteps showed how deep the cave was. Even the air grew cooler.

Finally, Atlas stopped at an iron door and signaled something to Dylan. Immediately after, the followers behind Dylan opened the door.

Atlas ledinside and into a spacious room. However, it was empty, without furniture or supplies. Then, I noticed a huddled figure in one corner of the room. When the door closed, the figure abruptly raised his head. I was shocked when I saw him. The terrified look in his eyes frightened me. The man was almost skeletal with a yellowish complexion. His eyes even protruded due to emaciation. He immediates jone gazed atfearfully. I shivered, and Atlas clenched my hand. Then, he softly comforted me, "Don't be afraid. I'm here." I instinctively leaned into him, and he embraced me.

Meanwhile, the man trembled after seeing us enter. Even he shivered as he crouched in the corner. However, he seemed to want to shrink further. At that moment, Atlas exuded a cold demeanor.

I could feel his cold presence that caused the entire room to tense. I couldn't stop looking at the man suspiciously as I asked, "Who is he?"

Beyond the Divorce Chapter 680-I could see the man trembling and gulping. Deep down, I had a hunch that this person had something to do with me. Otherwise, Atlas wouldn't have broughtto meet him in the middle of the night.

Atlas didn't answerbut looked at the man and asked, "Clark, do you know who she is?" The man gulped and kneeled before us. He looked pitiful as he pleaded, "Please spare me, sir. I deserve all the punishments you give me." "I'm asking you a question. Do you know who this is?" Atlas asked sternly.

Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt Clark moved backward and looked atagain, stammering, "Y-You're Ms. Stella." I tensed when he spoke my name. I stared at him and wondered about his frightened and helpless gaze. I then turned to Atlas, wanting to confirm who Clark was.

"Clark is the man who poisoned Hailey. He's also the one behind the car accident that led to our separation," every word Atlas spoke shocked me.

"What?!" I exclaimed in disbelief.

"We later discovered that he switched Rory's briefcase. It led to the bidding proposal getting leaked, which forced my parents and Rory to plan a last-minute business trip to Estrana. That was on my birthday. My parents intended to cover their losses, but Clark kidnapped Rory just before they returned." I was dumbfounded. I couldn't believe that the man beforewas the prominent figure who tempered with Atlas and my fate. Atlas's voice carried a frigid tone that pressured Clark. "Did you ever think the truth would cto light one day?" "I…I deserve to die. I know I won't fare well as long as you're alive. I'll die here sooner or later." Clark stood up fearfully as he looked at Atlas.

"Did you think you could succeed without ever getting caught?" Atlas asked.

"Sir, I've paid for what I've done. I'm barely alive, and my family is in a terrible condition. What more do you want? I've lived in fear for the last few years. I don't have many days left, even if you spare me. Just leaveto die on my own," Clark cried. "Leave you to die alone, huh? So, tell me. Where is Rory White?" I was shocked and stared at Clark as Atlas uttered those words. I also wanted to know if he knew Rory and if the latter was still alive. I felt l.ne unsettled as I gazed at Atlas. I even feared missing the address Clark was about to reveal. Since Atlas had asked about Rory, the latter must be alive.

Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm "I… Rory has been dead for so many years. Why are you still askingabout his whereabouts?" Clark's bulging eyes flashed with a hint of cunning, and then it instantly disappeared. I knew he was trying to evade the issue.

"Fine! Dylan, take Jarvis to the Pierces' residence!" Atlas ordered, then turned to leave with me.

However, I felt a sense of reluctance and stood there stiffly. I couldn't just let Atlas leave. Before I could object, I noticed Clark wavering.

"No, please… you can't do this, sir! Don't hurt my son!" Clark hysterically crawled toward us. "Sir, I beg you!" Atlas turned and glared at Clark, "Don't you dare bargain with me!" Then, Atlas looked at Dylan and said, “Before you take him away, show him the consequences of what he did to Rory." "Understood," Dylan promptly responded.

Suddenly, Clark blurted out, "N-No, wait! I'll tell you where Rory is hiding!"