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.

already gleaned some clues from her slip–ups. Annalise’s death was undeniably linked

“She fell off a cliff and died. When they found her, my mom had Atlas identify the body. They say it was a

Atlas bear it?” I felt a twinge, imagining how Atlas must have felt then.

world for him,” Stella said, her eyes holding a cruel glint.

satisfaction.

yourself?” I looked at Stella,

to discern my intentions. “I couldn’t bear to look. I only

was in despair.”

turn of events,” I remarked, voicing a harsh truth even though I

I said

Carol knocked and entered. ‘Ms. Chloe,

quick thinking and nodded. “Alright, I’ll

I have a meeting.

to stand up. “Of course, I’ll take

elegantly wrapped gift. She placed it on my desk and said, “You can leave it in your car. It has a particularly

“I didn’t

little trinket!” She remarked

Stella

wouldn’t stop talking.