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Chapter 174 A Battle of Wits
Despite feeling completely helpless, I tried to appear unconcerned. It was clear what Stella
was trying to
tell me.
I
However, I couldn’t let on how I felt. I realized she had been probing me ever since we first
met.
She seemed surprised by my indifference. “You don’t seriously think this is normal, do
you?”
I sipped my coffee, but it tasted bitter. “I wasn’t born rich, so I don’t understand your
world. Though I’m a
businesswoman, I’d never force anyone against their will, especially not my family.”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtStella was somewhat taken aback.
“Does your mom need to force you into it? You can just marry if you love each other. After
all, you’re not
related.” I stared at her, my words taunting
She wanted to tell me that Atlas was hers and find out if there was anything between us. I
wanted to
know why they weren’t married if he loved her. I doubted she could answer me!
“Let’s change the subject. We’re getting off track,” Stella chuckled. “Do you know why I’ve
been so
interested in you from the start?”
“Hmm?”
“You look just like a woman Atlas deeply loved before. I was shocked when I first saw you,
thinking she
had come to Foswood.” Stella let out a gloating laugh.
“The woman he was in love with?” I couldn’t help repeating it.
“Yeah, one he’d never forget.” Stella said, “Although I’ve had a crush on Atlas since I was a
kid, when he
disappeared for six years, he… Ah, forget it. Let’s not discuss that.”
She was good at keeping me in suspense.
“Anyway, Atlas has a secret–he never stopped searching for that woman. That’s why I
have reservations
about our marriage. Of course, it’s not up to us to decide.” Stella implied once again that
Atlas was hers.
That made me feel terrible. I loved him and couldn’t bear the thought of being just a
substitute.
“Why did he disappear for six years?” I couldn’t Imagine him doing something like that.
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w knows, Stelle andered. I couldn’t tell if she truly meant it or not.
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Even though she was smiling at me, her eyes weren’t.
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1 offered an apologetic smile. “I’m sorry, all the talk got me sleepy. I need to hit the sack.”
It was challenging to play this mind game with her while feeling hazy.
“You should. You don’t look too well.” Stella walked outside with me and said, “My mom
will be shocked
to see you.”
I was taken aback. “I won’t get to meet her, will I?”
“I bet you will since you have a project with ATL Empire. Not to mention the striking
resemblance to that
woman,” Stella remarked. “Miracles can happen, you know.”
I waved her goodbye before getting into my car. Her words left me unsettled.
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