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 not welcome here.”

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

properly.”

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

leaned closer, whispering, “Give… yourself… to

I turned around in frustration, attempting to

have no place in

I finally met him, and now he was leaving. “What are you doing? If you’re leaving, don’t bother coming back. You always

it’s reasonable.”

and spoke sharply, “Are you sure you don’t

I

words. You didn’t call me when

so who am I?

only find others important, and I’m

the time-

finish, Atlas pulled me into a kiss. He held me tightly, and

you trying to argue with me? Didn’t I wait for you? I’ve been

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

here or go home?”

“I

chuckled and took my hand to lead me out

ed in Grayson.

a low voice, then lowered his head to say to me, “Your

me now.”

Mr. Atlas!” Grayson nodded and left

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

all the time?”

me with a hint of self–mockery in

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

properly.”