Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 285 The Two Sides of Stella

As my mother and Lauren exited the room, Atlas sat beside me. He seemed to be carefully choosing his

words

Inside, I felt conflicted, a sense of injustice simmering in a corner of my heart. Seeing Stella, still radiant and carefree didn’t sit right with me.

From the moment this woman entered my view, I could sense her subtle schemes against me. Even that first dinner together felt calculated, How could I possibly stay calm?

Besides that, I had a persistent feeling of being trapped, which was probably connected to her. Otherwise, Atlas wouldn’t have let the matter rest without investigating.

As soon as Atlas sat down, he held my hand.

“Don’t let Stella bother you. I know what’s going on.”

“How exactly did you know?” I spoke candidly. We had reached a point where there was no need to pretend nothing had happened.

Atlas’s intense gaze remained fixed on my face, his attractive features distracting me for a moment. I didn’t want to press him further. I understood that his perspective required careful maneuvering. Moreover, no matter the angle, Stella had familial ties to him. I was nothing.

me

being dramatic. It’s just her actions… I know she’s your cousin,

don’t want to…”

my hand to his lips and

has no real connection to me. You, on the other hand…”

the pent–up frustration in my heart. I

found irresistibly captivating.

value. Her presence isn’t

Atlas stated solemnly, a side

mean the plane

darkened, a glint of coldness shining through. “She’s not the real Stella.

shock. You mean…she’s not

sense of clarity washed over me. I had harbored suspicions like these when I had Grayson look into it, but I never dared to confirm them without

had uncovered more than I had. I recounted her actions, especially her behavior leading up to my abduction and

on my forehead, smoothing down my hair. He spoke softly, “I’m sorry you had to go

reasons for doing things. But she’s been too brazen, from my kidnapping, to your

I couldn’t continue.

I knew that even without my explanation, Atlas would understand what