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

was hers and find out if there was anything between

married if he loved her. I doubted she

change the subject. We’re getting off track,” Stella chuckled. “Do you know why I’ve been

in you from the

“Hmm?”

loved before. I was shocked when I

come to Foswood.” Stella let out a gloating laugh.

with?” I couldn’t help

said, “Although I’ve had a crush on Atlas since I was a

six years, he… Ah, forget it.

good at keeping

secret–he never stopped searching for that woman. That’s

course, it’s not up to us to decide.” Stella implied once again that Atlas

me feel terrible. I loved him and couldn’t

I couldn’t Imagine him doing

if she truly meant it or

th her, B

though she was smiling at me, her eyes