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.

off a cliff and died. When they found her, my

felt a twinge, imagining how Atlas must have felt

world for him,” Stella said, her eyes holding a cruel glint. She spoke with eerie

satisfaction.

you witness it yourself?” I looked at

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

was in despair.”

for you, this was a fortunate turn of events,” I remarked, voicing

sure why I said it.

Carol knocked and entered. ‘Ms. Chloe, it’s time for your

with her quick thinking and nodded. “Alright, I’ll

I turned to Stella and said, “I’m sorry, I have a meeting.

I’ll take my leave. I just dropped by to see you. Oh,

it on my desk and said, “You can leave it in

“I didn’t even get the chance to prepare

trinket!” She remarked before making

escort Ms. Stella out,”

she muttered, “She just wouldn’t stop talking. Who does she think she is?”

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

out laughing