Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 218 A Forced Order

I didn’t know whether to answer since Atlas was calling.

Meanwhile, my dad seemingly assessed my emotions. I reluctantly answered the call. The voice on the other end said, “I’m at the airport. Come and pick me up.

was speechless at his command. He usually had assistants around him but still wanted me to pick him up. I wondered if he considered me a chauffeur or a servant.

“Sorry, I have guests at home and can’t come-” I replied indifferently.

Before I could finish, he hung up. I nearly cursed him aloud for hanging up on me again. I was about to leave my phone on the coffee table when I received a text. It was a picture of Ryan with bags in hand.

Below it, the message read, “Is this the guest you must stay home for? When did he become so important

ou can’t leave? Ava must be waiting for me to have dinner with her.”

that you

I thought Atlas was bold for accessing

text. I felt powerless

up or not?” Atlas replied, his

hour. Also, I didn’t want to put Ryan in an awkward spot. I was furious and

smiled awkwardly.

changed my clothes, grabbed my keys, and fled. I feared my dad would stop me. I felt pitiful when

and sighed before finally leaving. I told myself we’d have to meet sooner

He didn’t answer but was already striding toward me. He put his luggage in

figure looked a

to talk to him. I just didn’t know what to say. I felt nervous.

the drive and remembered how he looked that

drove in silence. Atlas seemed lost in

Finally, he said, “Do you want

and unintentionally pressed the brakes. “I don’t

through gritted teeth, “What a

and roared, “You can get out

that, and my heart dropped. I regretted what I said as I gripped the steering wheel. I flinched when he slammed the car door. Unexpectedly, he walked to the driver’s side

passenger side and pushed me in. Then, he went to the driver’s seat and adjusted it before leaning toward