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

at her, my words

was hers and find

why they weren’t married if he loved her. I doubted she could answer

change the subject. We’re getting off track,” Stella chuckled.

from

“Hmm?”

look just like a woman Atlas deeply loved before. I was shocked when

Foswood.” Stella let

in love with?”

“Although I’ve had a crush on Atlas since I was a kid, when

six years, he… Ah, forget it. Let’s not discuss that.”

good at keeping me in suspense.

secret–he never stopped searching for that woman. That’s why

not up to us to decide.” Stella implied once again that Atlas was

loved him and couldn’t

disappear for six years?” I couldn’t

if she truly meant

th her, B