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

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

the call, “Ms. Chloe, it’s me. I saw Stella following you out, and

was worried she

said while pressing the elevator’s down button. I feared Stella

the elevator, I told Carol, “You’re my lucky star. Watch Stella and try

to leave for a

“Understood!”

the ground floor. I would see Atlas

sedan under the steps when I exited the gate. I ran down

car

“Mr. Nick sent

said nothing

my fists along the ride, trying to keep calm. The driver didn’t engage in small talk either. Instead, he simply sped toward Pleca Park. As we approached, the driver instructed me, “Ms. Chloe, some clothes are in the back seat. You need to change

on the back seat. I reached for it and pulled

the doctor’s

Instructed.