Chapter 14

I pushed him away. And this time, I didn’t stop.

I walked into the trees, disappearing into the dense forest, leaving Atlas behind.

But after a long silence, his voice–hoarse and quiet–drifted through the air behind me.

“I understand now, Celeste.”

One Month Later

The salty breeze carried the scent of the ocean, mixing with the rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee.

I sat by the window of a small seaside café, fingers curled around the warmth of my cup, watching the waves crash against the shore.

Laughter and chatter filled the air, the easy conversations of passing tourists blending into the background–until one sentence broke through the noise.

“Did you hear? The CEO of Whitmore Enterprises turned himself in!”

A woman gasped. “What? Atlas Whitmore? Why?”

lowering their voice. “Destroyed his father–in–law’s company with underhanded tactics, manipulated his wife, caused her father’s death, and–God, the most awful part is–he was

she suffered so

I stilled.

slightly before I forced myself to relax. Lowering my gaze, I unlocked my phone. The news was already waiting

being escorted into custody,

the article, my eyes catching

it weren’t for Ivy, I never would have taken the blame for all these years. I never liked her, but I could never bring myself

slowly, setting my phone aside just as a waiter approached my

package.” I blinked, taking the envelope from him with mild

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Chapter 14

Two documents.

agreement. At the bottom, in bold, precise strokes,

he owned–his properties, his shares, his

to me.

his empire,

small folded note.

Atlas’s.

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