Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 197 Stealing a Kiss

Seeing Stella and Liora standing side by side gave me a bad feeling. Meanwhile, the two men beside

them chatted and laughed like close friends instead of rivals.

Just then, Stella smiled and raised her glass toward me. Loira also looked toward me, but she looked

proud yet indifferent.

I scoffed and whispered to Lauren, “Thank goodness this is her family’s event. Otherwise, things would

have gotten ugly. You were right when you said she holds grudges.”

Lauren sighed, “That’s because it was hard for the Thompsons to get involved in the Coles‘ business. They’ve been planning this for years. Although Atticus was cautious, Loira had some tricks up her sleeve. Then, Keegan eventually entered the company.

“However, Atticus finally removed Keegan thanks to your actions. It wouldn’t be right if Loira weren’t mad

at you.”

can buy a lottery ticket just using my instincts,” I joked, then chuckled

rolled her eyes at me. “You should be more

event began with Atticus giving an enthusiastic speech. I noticed Atlas in

Since everything proceeded as planned, I wanted

with several developers, so I didn’t

Ivanna’s name. I worried she might be in

crowded.

great time. I assured her I would return soon and hung

someone pulled me back. I was about

familiar scent put me at ease, and he kissed me. My head spun, but he released me

was charming as he raised an eyebrow,

I

him away and whispered, “Are

why can’t I kiss you?” Atlas

gown would look perfect on

I first put it on. I gasped in surprise when I saw myself in the mirror for

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