Chapter 411

The Switcheroo There was a sense of urgency in his quick, forceful movements. I was shocked at how audaciously Dylan shoved Atlas’s girlfriend.

He quickly cautioned, “Ms. Chloe, please find shelter in the inner room. Once things calm down outside, leave the building quickly, and don’t mention that you were at the hospital!”

After Dylan left, Carol glanced at the consultation room and saw the small inner chamber. She quickly pulled me inside.

We could hear bustling footsteps from the corridor outside. Carol and I dared not make a sound, fearing that someone might discover us.

I was clueless about what was going on outside. Why would such a maneuver be necessary? Still, since Atlas had arranged it that way, I had to comply.

Carol and I hid in the inner room for half an hour, waiting until it grew quiet outside. Only then did we venture outside.

She led the way, making sure there were no strangers in the corridor before motioning for me to follow.

Finally, we left the hospital and returned straight to the company.

The perfume scent on Harmony’s clothes was overwhelming, making me lightheaded. I really could not understand the appeal of this stuff.

Luckily, I kept spare clothes in my office. I quickly changed out of Harmony’s dress.

Just as I left the rest area, Carol hurried in. “Chlo, look at this!”

I glanced at her phone. It was a video clip of Atlas escorting a frail Harmony donned in my clothes.

Harmony appeared pale and feeble in the footage as she leaned against Atlas. I had to admit, she was quite the actress As soon as they emerged from the consultation room, they were besieged by a crowd of reporters. It was a difficult passage, and the journalists bombarded them with questions.

Later, a large group of his bodyguards arrived, forcibly dispersing the encircling reporters. They walked the couple to Atlas’s Maybach and drove away. narrowed my eyes and then looked at the headlines.

Film and TV Star Harmony Suddenly Faints. Financial Tycoon Stands Guard Throughout Emergency “Influential Star Rushed to Hospital. The Dominant Figure Remains by Her Side.”

They turned my fainting at ATL Empire into an elaborate ruse, with Harmony taking center stage.

What was Atlas’s intention in doing this? I had a sneaking suspicion that there was an unnamed factor here that I hadn’t figured out.

Carol asked tentatively, “Even though you were the one who fainted, Mr. Atlas did this for a reason, right?”

My mind rapidly churned as I shook my head. I couldn’t help but touch my head, and Carol immediately said, “Never mind. Let’s not dwell on it. You should rest a bit!”

I understood that Carol was worried I might get another headache.

I didn’t understand why Atlas would want to shift everyone’s attention, even though it was the only answer that made sense. Was it to keep me safe?

My phone rang. Seeing that it was a call from Lauren, I quickly answered.

Lauren asked, “Why did it take you so long to pick up? Has the contract just been signed?”

“What time is it?”

“It’s almost 2 p.m., Chio! You had me worried. I thought something had happened to you.”

“Not at all,” I replied absentmindedly. “Let’s find a place to rest and talk in person. How about the Arkadia Spa?”

“Alright! I’m nearby, so I’ll head over. I was getting anxious!” Lauren said before promptly ending the call.

I sat for a while longer, but I could not get my head around Atlas’s actions. Eventually, I gave up and called for Carol, asking her to take me to Arkadia Plaza.

When we met Lauren, my pale complexion alarmed her. Since others were present, I couldn’t explain the details. After the spa treatment, I dismissed the masseuse and shared the morning’s events with her.

Lauren took the phone, scrolling through the contents once more.

“Chlo, Atlas’s intentions were definitely to protect you! Look here. The reports have escalated again.”