Chapter 183

The Mysterious Man I was still upset as I drove home after dropping Carol off. Matthew had crossed so many lines that I vowed to take my revenge one day.

Also, who no was that mysterious Mr. Maddox, and how did he know my name? Why did he save me at that exact moment? There could only be one explanation–someone had asked him to do it.

My thoughts immediately turned to Atlas. I made a U–turn and hurried back to The Cerulean. I parked my car in an inconspicuous spot, killed the engine, and watched the entrance.

About half an hour later, I saw Atlas come out. However, to my surprise, Stella was on his arm. There was also a tall, middle–aged woman with them. She was impeccably dressed and exuded an air of arrogance.

I tightened my grip on the steering wheel. She had to be Atlas’s aunt, the former CEO of ATL Empire.

That meant Stella didn’t lie to me, and her mother did indeed come to Foswood. That’s why she told me that Atlas was hers.

Then what was I to him?

Stella had claimed that everyone in their family knew they were supposed to get married. Meanwhile, our relationship was still a secret. No, perhaps that was all it could ever be. My heart started to ache.

I watched them get into a car with an entourage and drive away. I lingered in my car for a while, feeling lonelier.

Though I never tried to antagonize anyone, my life was turned upside down. The man I loved became an asshole, my family had been torn apart, and now even my parents had to worry about me.

Everything felt messed up; and all I could do was cry in the car.

When I arrived home, I pulled myself together and forced a smile. My daughter was still awake, and she excitedly asked me to play with her dolls. It occurred to me that I hadn’t played with her in quite a while.

Later that night, Ryan called to check if I had reached home safely. I laughed and told him I was about to go to sleep. Relieved, he chatted with me for a while before hanging up.

The next day, when I arrived at the office, Carol hurried in. This was unusual, as she had always been I gave her a quizzical look, and she rushed over to whisper, “Atticus is here to see you Jeilabeard her, I asked, “Attica?”

Cale, the CEO of Echelon Group “Where is he?” I found it hard to believe. The CEO of Echelon Group was paying me a visit? How could i be possible?

Pointing toward the door, she whispered, “He’s just outside”