Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 187 He’s a Gem

A striking young man entered the room. He seemed confident and intelligent, while his charisma made him more manly than a typical marketing manager.

“This is Grayson Newell,” Atlas said, “He can meet all your needs. Of course, you’re still my woman–those needs are only for work–related matters.

His words made me flush. He always spoke so boldly before me. I mumbled, “What do you mean, your

woman?”

Grayson scratched his head and grinned, addressing me, “Ms. Chloe.”

I gazed at him and asked, “If I wanted you to investigate something, could you do it?”

Grayson glanced at Atlas, then replied, “Anything you want, including contracts.”

His confident response surprised me. It was audacious, but I liked it. Meanwhile, Atlas wasted no time

telling Grayson, “Start work tomorrow and obey Ms. Chloe’s instructions. You can go home now.”

“H–Hey, I still have some things to ask him!” I was interested in Grayson.

“Get out.” Atlas instructed Grayson in a low voice, then lowered his head to say to me, “Your time only

belongs to me now.”

“Yes, Mr. Atlas!” Grayson nodded and left in a hurry.

“Hey, what are you doing? I still have questions for him!” I protested, feeling disappointed. “Can you stop

being so overbearing all the time?”

to me with a hint of self–mockery in his smile. “It seems I’m not

his response. “You’re not unwelcome. You’re

properly.”

dare say you’re not welcome here? Then, Mr. Domineering, enlighten me on what I should

whispering,

you be more serious, you perv!” I turned

place in your heart

met him, and now he was leaving. “What are you doing? If you’re leaving, don’t bother coming back. You always disappear without

it’s reasonable.”

and spoke sharply, “Are you sure

I

I hate you? You twisted my words. You didn’t call me when you’re back. Who’s the unwelcome one here? You’re busy with

who am I?

long without a word. Do you only find others important, and I’m just

the time-

I could finish, Atlas pulled me into a kiss. He held me tightly, and his soft words ignited my

trying to argue with me? Didn’t I wait for you? I’ve been waiting for you all this time!”

and grievances. I was still in a daze when he

or go

“I want to go

took my hand to lead me out of my office.

ed in Grayson.

Grayson in a low voice, then lowered his head to say to

me now.”

nodded and left in a

doing? I still have questions for him!” I protested, feeling

overbearing all the

with a hint of self–mockery in his smile.

was annoyed with his response. “You’re not unwelcome. You’re always too busy, so I can’t welcome

properly.”