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?”

hint of self–mockery in his smile. “It seems I’m

“You’re not unwelcome. You’re always too busy, so I can’t welcome you!

properly.”

can do anything you please at my place, and you still dare say you’re not welcome here? Then, Mr. Domineering, enlighten me on what I should do to

leaned closer, whispering, “Give… yourself… to me.”

serious, you perv!” I turned

I have no place in your

figure. I finally met him, and now he was leaving. “What are you doing? If you’re

it’s reasonable.”

sharply, “Are you sure you don’t hate

I

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

so who am I?

find others important, and I’m just

the time-

pulled me into a kiss. He held me tightly, and his soft words

wait for you? I’ve been waiting

and grievances. I was still in a daze when he asked, “Do you want

or

slightly shocked, “I want

took my hand to

ed in Grayson.

Grayson in a low voice, then lowered his head to

me

and left

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

so overbearing all the time?”

me with a hint of self–mockery in his

“You’re not unwelcome. You’re always too busy, so I can’t welcome you!

properly.”