Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 174 A Battle of Wits

Despite feeling completely helpless, I tried to appear unconcerned. It was clear what Stella was trying to

tell me.

I

However, I couldn’t let on how I felt. I realized she had been probing me ever since we first met.

She seemed surprised by my indifference. “You don’t seriously think this is normal, do you?”

I sipped my coffee, but it tasted bitter. “I wasn’t born rich, so I don’t understand your world. Though I’m a

businesswoman, I’d never force anyone against their will, especially not my family.”

Stella was somewhat taken aback.

“Does your mom need to force you into it? You can just marry if you love each other. After all, you’re not

related.” I stared at her, my words taunting

tell me that Atlas was hers and find out if there was anything between us. I

if he loved

getting off track,” Stella chuckled. “Do you

you from the start?”

“Hmm?”

I was

Stella let

he was in love with?” I couldn’t help repeating

forget.” Stella said, “Although I’ve had a crush on Atlas since I was a kid, when

years, he… Ah, forget it.

at keeping

Atlas has a secret–he never stopped searching for that

course, it’s not up to us to decide.”

terrible. I loved him and couldn’t bear the thought of being just

for six years?” I

andered. I couldn’t tell if she truly meant it or

th her, B

was smiling at me, her