Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 222 New Year’s Gift

Stella’s eyes turned cold as she looked at me.

I began to piece things together and concluded that Annalise’s death wasn’t as straightforward as it

seemed.

Stella quickly corrected herself, “What I meant was that there could never have been a future for them. It wouldn’t have worked out even if she hadn’t died!”

“If Annalise held such a special place in Mr. Atlas’s heart, it must’ve been tough for you, too,” I pointed out. “It affects you directly.”

Her.composure wavered, but she masked it with a bigger smile. “I don’t concern myself with such things. Even if a thousand Annalises appeared, he’d still be mine. I won’t allow anything else.” Her arrogance

knew no bounds.

I nodded. In reality, she had a point. The formidable Pierce family stood solidly behind her.

“How did Annalise die?” I brought up a topic I had avoided. However, Stella kept bringing her up, indicating she wanted to tell me something more.

I wanted to hear Stella’s version of Annalise since I had already gleaned some clues from her slip–ups. Annalise’s death was undeniably linked to Celine.

died. When they found her, my mom had Atlas identify the body. They

Atlas bear it?” I felt a twinge, imagining how Atlas must have

end of the world for him,” Stella said, her eyes holding a cruel glint. She spoke

satisfaction.

you witness it yourself?” I looked at Stella, searching for answers.

discern my intentions. “I couldn’t bear to look.

was in despair.”

fortunate turn of events,” I remarked, voicing a

sure why I said it.

and entered. ‘Ms. Chloe,

thinking and nodded. “Alright, I’ll be there

and said, “I’m sorry, I have a meeting. We can catch up

stand up. “Of course, I’ll take my

small, elegantly wrapped gift. She placed it on my desk and said, “You

I smiled. “I didn’t even get

little trinket!” She remarked before

Stella out,”

stop talking. Who does she think

her an approving look. “That was clever of you! Well done!”

out laughing