Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 218 A Forced Order

I didn’t know whether to answer since Atlas was calling.

Meanwhile, my dad seemingly assessed my emotions. I reluctantly answered the call. The voice on the other end said, “I’m at the airport. Come and pick me up.

was speechless at his command. He usually had assistants around him but still wanted me to pick him up. I wondered if he considered me a chauffeur or a servant.

“Sorry, I have guests at home and can’t come-” I replied indifferently.

Before I could finish, he hung up. I nearly cursed him aloud for hanging up on me again. I was about to leave my phone on the coffee table when I received a text. It was a picture of Ryan with bags in hand.

Below it, the message read, “Is this the guest you must stay home for? When did he become so important

ou can’t leave? Ava must be waiting for me to have dinner with her.”

that you

I was outraged while looking at the message. I thought Atlas was bold for accessing the surveillance footage at my house.

“What do you want?” I returned his text. I felt powerless and didn’t know what else to do.

Atlas replied, his words

put Ryan in an awkward spot. I was furious and indifferent. However,

smiled awkwardly.

and fled. I feared my dad would stop me. I felt pitiful when I got into my car–no wonder he felt entitled

finally leaving. I told myself

airport, I called Atlas from the exit. He didn’t answer but was already striding toward me. He put his luggage in the back seat and sat in the passenger seat. Although he adjusted

looked a little

to talk to him. I just didn’t know what

the drive and remembered how he looked that night.

in silence. Atlas seemed lost in thought

said, “Do you want me to

unintentionally pressed the brakes. “I don’t know the way to your house.”

replied through gritted teeth, “What a dumb

roadside and roared, “You can get out if you

heart dropped. I regretted what I said as I gripped the steering wheel. I flinched when he slammed the car door.

after, he walked me to the passenger side and pushed me in. Then, he went to the driver’s seat and

However, Atlas simply

car and sped away. This time, I memorized the route he

in his house was outrageous and a of space.

the scenic spot.