Beyond the Divorce

I quickly said, "Please come in."

Then I said into the phone, "Mom, I'll call you back later."

"Okay." My mom hung up.

The door opened, and Sandy hurried in. "Mrs. Stella."

When I saw her anxious expression, I sat up quickly. "Sandy."

"Abbas is here to pick you up. Mr. David wants to see you." Sandy looked at me nervously.

"Oh," I replied. I got up from the bed and casually asked, "Where's Atlas?"

"He and Dylan have already left. Abbas said Mr. David wants to see you alone. He didn't let me call Mr. Atlas," Sandy hurriedly explained. "Mrs. Stella, you..." "Don't worry, I'll go see him," I said. I got dressed and tidied myself up to appear presentable before heading downstairs.

was curious about why Atlas's

respectfully when he saw me. "I'm here to pick you up, Mrs.

seemed respectful, but his tone had an undeniable air of

faintly and calmly

deliberately said, "Let me call Atlas

to see you alone, Mrs. Stella," he emphasized, then respectfully gestured for me

was firm, and he didn't

at him. "Very well,

met Grandpa the day before yesterday, he had completely ignored me. Now, he suddenly wanted to see me

somewhat resistant. What gave him the right to treat

Atlas saying that I was the true mistress of the Pierce family. That was enough to boost my confidence. As Atlas's wife, I had to be strong and

the mansion, the stop at the front entrance but drove directly to the building where Grandpa

We stood at the entrance, and he went in to report before returning to escort

he glanced at me, then gestured to a chair opposite him with