Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 153

Chapter 153 The Inside Story

Something felt off. Stella reached for a wet wipe and cleaned her hands before saying, “He alwayssays

I’m his cousin.”

“You’re not?” I felt uneasy, thinking that Atlas had lied to me.

“Technically, I am. But I was adopted,” Stella said, smiling at me.

My heart skipped a beat. So she’s not blood–related to him! Not again.

I waited for her to continue. However, I regretted being indiscreet. Atlas wouldn’t have told me she was

his cousin if we weren’t close, would he?

“My mom is Atlas’s aunt. She’s a strong woman and the former CEO of ATL Empire.” Stella wiped her

slender fingers meticulously.

She did everything perfectly. Even her fingernails were flawless.

“Former CEO?” murmured.

“Yes, my mom used to run ATL Empire. She had only just handed over the company back to Atlas.”

Wait a minute. Hadn’t the power struggle lasted for quite some time? Was it between Atlas and hisaunt?

If so, why would she give up control of the company? On what terms?

“Hand it back?”

“ATL Empire belonged to my uncle, who was Atlas‘ dad. Oh, his parents had passed away in a planecrash when he was little.” Stella paused and said, “He hates people talking about this. I better stop.”

I was curious, but I couldn’t ask any further questions. She then talked about other things until herphone

rang. She whispered that it was Atlas, then went to pick up the call. When she returned, she said shehad

to attend to something urgent.

We returned to Galar Tower together, and she drove off quickly.

Stella said little, but what she did say was informative. The Pierce family kept many secrets that no one

else knew about.

Everything she said about her mother’s former position as CEO and the plane crash was new to me. Iwas

sure there were many more stories I didn’t know about.

When I got back, Benjamin walked into my office with a smile. “Mr. Ryan has done a great job. Basedon

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“That’s wonderfull I was relieved. Now, I could finally fulfill Atlas’s requirements.novelbin

“To be honest, some of the previous suppliers weren’t bad. Surface Solutions, for example. Theirreputation is as good as their flooring. They also didn’t gang up with Matthew, Would you like toconsider

their request to work with us?”

I glanced at Benjamin. “Have you forgotten about Josh? I worry they’ll bring us trouble.”

“Well I’ve compiled a list. Take a look when you’re free. I just feel that It’s a pity not to work with them,as their products are good. Anyway, it’s your call.” Benjamin handed me the document. “I better getbusy

now.”

I browsed through the list, and I could tell Benjamin had put much effort into it. I decided to discuss this

with Ryan first

As I relaxed, I thought about what Stella said. I imagined there must be a story behind the handover of

ATL Empire

Atlas.

My phone suddenly rang beside me. I picked it up and was stunned to see the caller ID. It was Atla