Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 222 New Year’s Gift

Stella’s eyes turned cold as she looked at me.

I began to piece things together and concluded that Annalise’s death wasn’t as straightforward as it

seemed.

Stella quickly corrected herself, “What I meant was that there could never have been a future for them. It wouldn’t have worked out even if she hadn’t died!”

“If Annalise held such a special place in Mr. Atlas’s heart, it must’ve been tough for you, too,” I pointed out. “It affects you directly.”

Her.composure wavered, but she masked it with a bigger smile. “I don’t concern myself with such things. Even if a thousand Annalises appeared, he’d still be mine. I won’t allow anything else.” Her arrogance

knew no bounds.

I nodded. In reality, she had a point. The formidable Pierce family stood solidly behind her.

“How did Annalise die?” I brought up a topic I had avoided. However, Stella kept bringing her up, indicating she wanted to tell me something more.

wanted to hear Stella’s version of Annalise since I had already gleaned some clues from her slip–ups. Annalise’s death was undeniably linked to Celine.

they found her, my mom had Atlas identify the body. They

a twinge, imagining how Atlas must have

like the end of the world for him,” Stella said, her

satisfaction.

looked at Stella, searching for answers.

if trying to discern my intentions. “I couldn’t

was in despair.”

fortunate turn of events,” I remarked,

I said it.

knocked and entered. ‘Ms. Chloe, it’s time for your

was happy with her quick thinking and nodded. “Alright, I’ll be there in

said, “I’m sorry, I have

but to stand up. “Of course, I’ll take my leave. I just dropped

on my desk

I smiled. “I didn’t even get the chance to prepare

little trinket!” She remarked

Stella out,” I instructed.

returned, she muttered, “She just wouldn’t stop talking. Who does