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

was like getting

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

end of the call, “Ms. Chloe,

was worried she might trouble

I got it. Well done,” I said while pressing the elevator’s down button. I feared Stella might

“You’re my lucky star. Watch Stella

okay? I need to

“Understood!”

once I reached the ground floor. I would see Atlas soon

the steps when I exited the gate. I ran down

the car

I confirmed, “Mr. Nick sent you, right?”

driver said nothing more

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

on the back seat. I reached for it and pulled

doctor’s car to enter the premises later,” the

Instructed.