Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 318 Secret Arrangement

I froze and clenched my teeth, inwardly cursing. I turned to see Stella, who had just come out with me. I could just tear her apart with my gaze.

“Why are you leaving so soon?” She seemed to have seen through my intentions. She strolled toward me and scrutinized me with an intentional air of confrontation. I realized how much she loved trouble.

She asked, “What’s the rush? Why are you so frantic and disoriented?”

“You seem quite attentive to notice such a thing.” I feigned shock. Still, I steadied myself and said half truthfully, “Yeah, I’m in a rush. What’s wrong? Do you need something?”

The more anxious I became, the more she squinted at me. The sinister glint in her gaze made me uneasy, but I couldn’t afford to lose my composure. I had to maintain my dominance, even just for appearances.

“Quick, speak up. I can’t stay long.” I didn’t hide my impatience. After all, five minutes had already passed

since I saw Atticus.

I never realized how short forty minutes could be. Every wasted minute meant I would have less time

Atlas. It was like getting my heart ripped

rang, and I sighed in relief at this golden opportunity. I answered the call and headed for the elevator, leaving Stella

of the call, “Ms. Chloe,

she

while pressing the elevator’s down button. I feared Stella might follow me, so I glanced

my lucky star.

okay? I need to

“Understood!”

reached the ground floor. I would see Atlas soon as

expected, I saw a black sedan under the steps when

car door.

confirmed, “Mr. Nick sent you,

driver said nothing more and drove off.

talk either. Instead, he simply sped toward Pleca

and found a bag on the back seat. I reached for

change. You’ll need to follow the doctor’s car to enter the

Instructed.