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

like getting my heart ripped out.

I sighed in relief at this golden opportunity. I answered the call and headed for

sounded on the other end of the call, “Ms. Chloe, it’s me. I saw Stella following you out, and

worried she might trouble

down button. I feared Stella might follow me, so I

“You’re my lucky star.

need to leave

“Understood!”

the ground floor. I would see Atlas soon as long as I got into the

under the steps when I exited the gate.

the car door.

“Mr. Nick sent you, right?”

driver said nothing more

didn’t engage in small talk either. Instead, he simply sped toward Pleca Park. As we approached, the driver

on the back seat. I reached for it and pulled out a nurse

doctor’s car to

Instructed.