Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 174 A Battle of Wits

Despite feeling completely helpless, I tried to appear unconcerned. It was clear what Stella was trying to

tell me.

I

However, I couldn’t let on how I felt. I realized she had been probing me ever since we first met.

She seemed surprised by my indifference. “You don’t seriously think this is normal, do you?”

I sipped my coffee, but it tasted bitter. “I wasn’t born rich, so I don’t understand your world. Though I’m a

businesswoman, I’d never force anyone against their will, especially not my family.”

Stella was somewhat taken aback.

“Does your mom need to force you into it? You can just marry if you love each other. After all, you’re not

stared at her, my words

that Atlas was hers and find out if

they weren’t married if he loved her.

subject. We’re getting off track,” Stella chuckled. “Do you know why I’ve

in you from the

“Hmm?”

like a woman Atlas deeply loved before. I was shocked when I first saw

let out a gloating

in love with?” I couldn’t help repeating

had a crush

for six years, he… Ah, forget it. Let’s

was good at keeping me in suspense.

a secret–he never stopped searching for

marriage. Of course, it’s not up to us to decide.” Stella implied once again that Atlas was hers.

I loved him and couldn’t bear the thought of being just a substitute.

years?” I couldn’t Imagine him doing something like that.

Stelle andered. I couldn’t tell if she truly meant it or

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