Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 295 A War Declaration

Seeing Stella’s name flashing on my phone sent a shiver down my spine. I answered, my patience wearing thin, “Stella, if you’re not going to say something useful, spare me. I don’t have the patience for you right now. Whether or not you tell me about Atlas, I’ll find out eventually!”

Stella’s tone dripped with sarcasm as she enjoyed the spectacle. “Looks like you’re genuinely worried,

Chlo. Such a fiery temper!”

“It seems like you have too much free time!” Before ending the call, I knew showing indifference was the best way to deal with her.

Predictably, my phone rang again, and I reluctantly picked up after three rings. “Don’t test my patience!”

Stella couldn’t resist taunting me further, “Haha, Chlo! I just want to tell you he’s fine! Really! But I’m afraid you won’t be seeing him for a while. What a pity! I didn’t want you to worry too much, so I thought I’d give

you a heads–up!”

With that, she hung up, and I clenched my fists. The battle was on. It was better to face her openly than let

scheme in

Ryan asked as we waited at a traffic light, casting a concerned glance in

fine. Otherwise, she

can’t pretend anymore,” I admitted, forcing a half–smile.

such news,” Ryan reassured me. “Any disruption, especially involving life and death, can cause major upheaval in a conglomerate. Grayson will find a way,

for updates. Getting anxious won’t change anything.”

my eyes

relax. Don’t let this consume you. They are out in the open, and

He’ll be fine, and with his status, they won’t give up

gentle tone.

leaving. Late at night, in the silence, I lay in bed, reminiscing

word he had spoken seemed to hold a deeper significance.

up. Could it be…? The more I thought about it,

from me. Yet this time, everyone seemed to know about his trip to Jitador. It was as if he had

pondered, the less I could sleep.

Atlas trapped in a car, covered in