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

outraged while looking at the message. I thought Atlas was bold for accessing the surveillance

do you want?” I returned his text. I felt powerless and didn’t know

me up or not?” Atlas replied, his

want to put Ryan in an awkward spot. I was furious and indifferent. However, I met my dad’s gaze when I raised my

smiled awkwardly.

head out for a bit,” I said to my dad, grinning. Then, I hurried upstairs, changed my clothes, grabbed my keys, and fled. I feared my dad would

before finally leaving. I told myself we’d

from the exit. He didn’t answer but was already striding toward me. He put his luggage in the back seat and sat in the passenger seat.

looked a little

because I didn’t want to talk to him.

how

in silence. Atlas seemed lost in

“Do you want me

brakes. “I don’t know

through gritted teeth, “What a

the roadside and roared, “You

my heart dropped. I regretted what I said as I gripped the steering wheel. I flinched when he slammed the car door. Unexpectedly, he

me in. Then, he went to the driver’s seat and adjusted it