Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 153 The Inside Story

Something felt off. Stella reached for a wet wipe and cleaned her hands before saying, “He always says

I’m his cousin.”

“You’re not?” I felt uneasy, thinking that Atlas had lied to me.

“Technically, I am. But I was adopted,” Stella said, smiling at me.

My heart skipped a beat. So she’s not blood–related to him! Not again.

I waited for her to continue. However, I regretted being indiscreet. Atlas wouldn’t have told me she was

his cousin if we weren’t close, would he?

“My mom is Atlas’s aunt. She’s a strong woman and the former CEO of ATL Empire.” Stella wiped her

slender fingers meticulously.

Even her fingernails were

“Former CEO?” murmured.

my mom used to run ATL Empire. She had only just handed over the company back

struggle lasted for quite some time? Was it between

so, why would she give up control of the company? On what terms?

“Hand it back?”

Oh, his parents had passed away in a plane crash when he was little.” Stella paused

ask any further questions. She then

She whispered that it was Atlas, then went to pick up the call. When she returned, she said she

to something

Galar Tower together, and she

did say was informative. The Pierce family kept many secrets that

else knew about.

CEO and the

there were many more stories I didn’t know about.

got back, Benjamin walked into my office with a smile. “Mr. Ryan has done a

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was relieved. Now, I could finally

example. Their reputation is as good as their flooring. They also