Chapter 379
Beyond the Divorce
Putting the Plan into Action I was unsure of my role in Atlasâs plans. Given his strategic thinking, my worries were unnecessary.
Maybe it was time to find my place in this new situation. Why drag myself into a game of deception?
Iâve had enough.
By conserving my energy, I could make my parents happy and keep my daughter safe. That was what!
wanted. Perhaps Ryan was the most suitable choice in such a life. He was wellâmannered, calm, and focused on Tanum Corporation.
He didnât aim for great wealth but a life of peace and contentment. Moreover, I had taken up much of Ryanâs time and couldnât ignore his kindness. I couldnât keep taking from him.
Suddenly, my phone rang. I looked at the caller ID and saw Ivannaâs name. When I answered, she ranted, Chloe, did that lunatic provoke you again?â
I smiled helplessly. âHow did you know?.
âItâs all over the internet! Melanieâs a madwoman! You shouldnât have saved her son. The boy wonât turn out any better with a mother like that. Youâre just adding to societyâs burden. Heâll be a menace to society.
when he grows up.â
I chuckled, âYouâre too harsh. I canât let a child suffer, especially one so young.â
âYouâre just too kind. Melanieâs shameless, yet you still feel sorry for her. Sheâs been causing trouble since she was pregnant and still does, even after giving birth.â Ivanna continued to vent her anger, âIf I ever see Matthew, Iâll beat him up!â
âOkay, calm down. The next time-âI tried to calm Ivanna.
âNext time?! How do you feel now? Is it serious?â Ivanna was still upset.
âI fractured my arm, and itâs in a cast,â I reluctantly told her.
âYouâre always getting into trouble,â Ivanna said, frustrated and annoyed, âIâll come over. I had planned to have some fun tomorrow, but youâre in the hospitalâ¦â
She hung up, and I smiled helplessly. I couldnât help but curse Atlas. I wouldnât have considered going home if it werenât for his appearance.
I wanted to check my messages, but Lauren and Elanor entered. The latter asked, âChloe, how did you run. into that moron again?â
I smiled wryly and replied, âWho knows? Ryan was supposed to take me home, but we ran into them in the âThen why didnât you beat her up?â Lauren clenched her teeth, frustrated. âWhat kind of family is that?
Theyâre so disgusting!â
âI just got an earful from Ivanna,â I said with a helpless smile, âI canât leave the hospital now.â
Lauren looked at me and said, âI told you not to wait any longer. We should put our plan into action now.
They started their construction, right? I heard theyâll work on it simultaneously.â
I I collected my thoughts, realizing Lauren was right. Since Stella had returned to Nocturnia, I needed to bring her back here. After all, it wouldnât be much fun without her.
Eleanor nodded after hearing Laurenâs words. âYeah, a friend from Tobshampton Groupâs finance.
department called me a few days ago. They said Ardora Construction already provided samples, but their quoted prices are high.â
My mind raced as I pondered this. I needed to figure out how to approach this situation.