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

in the shadows.

we waited at a traffic light, casting a concerned glance in my

be fine. Otherwise, she wouldn’t be

can’t pretend anymore,” I admitted,

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

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

want to know if he’s safe,” I said, my eyes fixed on the bustling crowd outside, feeling helpless.

They are out in the open, and they know

fine, and with his status, they won’t give up easily,” Ryan comforted me with a

gentle tone.

Late at night, in

Every word he had spoken seemed to hold a deeper significance.

be…? The more I thought about it,

well–guarded secret, even from me. Yet this time, everyone seemed to know

pondered, the

trapped in a car, covered in blood, calling my name in anguish. I woke