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 welcome here.”

You’re always too busy,

properly.”

couldn’t suppress my jealousy. “You can do anything you please at my place, and you still dare say you’re not welcome here? Then, Mr. Domineering,

leaned closer, whispering,

be more serious, you perv!” I turned around

I have no place

I watched his retreating figure. I finally met him, and now he was leaving. “What are you doing? If you’re leaving, don’t bother coming back. You always disappear without a word

it’s reasonable.”

smirked at me and spoke sharply, “Are

I

stunned, and my eyes welled with tears. “Have I ever said 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 work and somebody

who am I?

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

the time-

kiss. He held me tightly, and his soft words ignited my heart,

wait for

words melted my heart’s doubts and grievances. I was still in

or

shocked, “I want to go home!”

and took my hand to lead me out

ed in Grayson.

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

me

Grayson nodded and left in

still have questions for him!” I protested, feeling disappointed. “Can you stop

so overbearing all the time?”

in his

annoyed with his response. “You’re not unwelcome. You’re always too busy, so

properly.”