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.

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

matter–of–factly, “She fell off a cliff and died. When they found her, my mom had Atlas identify the body. They say it was a horrifying sight.”

could Mr. Atlas bear it?” I felt a

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

satisfaction.

witness it yourself?” I looked

me as if trying to discern my intentions. “I couldn’t bear to look. I only knew that

was in despair.”

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

sure why I

Chloe, it’s time for your meeting.”

quick thinking and nodded. “Alright, I’ll be there in a

Stella and said, “I’m sorry, I have a meeting. We

take

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

you very much!” I smiled. “I didn’t even get the

little trinket!” She remarked before making her graceful

Ms. Stella

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