Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 318 Secret Arrangement

I froze and clenched my teeth, inwardly cursing. I turned to see Stella, who had just come out with me. I could just tear her apart with my gaze.

“Why are you leaving so soon?” She seemed to have seen through my intentions. She strolled toward me and scrutinized me with an intentional air of confrontation. I realized how much she loved trouble.

She asked, “What’s the rush? Why are you so frantic and disoriented?”

“You seem quite attentive to notice such a thing.” I feigned shock. Still, I steadied myself and said half truthfully, “Yeah, I’m in a rush. What’s wrong? Do you need something?”

The more anxious I became, the more she squinted at me. The sinister glint in her gaze made me uneasy, but I couldn’t afford to lose my composure. I had to maintain my dominance, even just for appearances.

“Quick, speak up. I can’t stay long.” I didn’t hide my impatience. After all, five minutes had already passed

since I saw Atticus.

I never realized how short forty minutes could be. Every wasted minute meant I would have less time

with Atlas. It was like getting my heart ripped out.

I sighed in relief at this golden opportunity. I answered the call and headed for the elevator, leaving Stella behind. I deliberately raised my voice,

call, “Ms. Chloe, it’s me. I saw Stella following you

she might

I feared Stella might follow me, so I glanced toward her,

I told Carol, “You’re my lucky star. Watch Stella and try to stall her.

need to leave for a while.”

“Understood!”

outside once I reached the ground floor. I would see Atlas soon as long as I got

expected, I saw a black sedan under the steps when I exited the gate. I ran down the stairs and

the car

I confirmed, “Mr. Nick sent you,

The driver said nothing more

to keep calm. The driver didn’t engage in small talk either. Instead, he simply sped toward Pleca Park. As we

the back seat. I reached for it

You’ll need to follow the doctor’s car to enter the premises later,” the driver

Instructed.