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.

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

and died. When they found her, my mom had

a twinge, imagining how Atlas must have felt

the end of the world for him,” Stella said, her eyes holding a cruel glint. She spoke with

satisfaction.

witness it yourself?” I looked at

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

was in despair.”

a fortunate turn of events,”

why I said it.

knocked and entered. ‘Ms. Chloe,

nodded. “Alright, I’ll be there in a moment.”

have a meeting. We can catch up

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

it on my desk and said, “You can leave it in your car. It has a

“I didn’t even get the chance

She remarked before making

please escort Ms. Stella out,” I

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