Chapter 014 My chest burned and my fists tightened , fingers digging laging into my skin . I was dying . Once again , I was dying Once again , I was about to lose everything at the hands of the same man I had always fought for Was this what unrequited love felt like ? To give and give until there was nothing left but one's life and even that was useless ? The dagger Atlas Volkan lodged in my chest deepened and my body sank deeper . I shut my eyes , accepting my fate . This was I failed . I lost everything and now- I heard it before I saw it . A splash , strong arms wrapping around me , air filling my lungs as I gasped . " You ? How dare you ?! " As my vision focused , I realized the voice was yelling at the person who saved me . Their grip on me tightened . I knew w you were heartless , Volkan . But this ? You are crossing your limit . " " Don't you dare try to teach me how to treat my wife ? Get away from her !" I glanced up , watching as Atlas approached with an icy glare , the man holding me didn't stiffen- not even an inch . The scent of his cologne wrapped around me like a warm embrace , clearing the fog in my head . For a moment , he ignored . Atlas and turned to me , " Are you okay ? Can you breathe ? " Our eyes locked and I found pretty green orbs staring back at me , soft as the forest , but cold enough as dew on leaves . I forced a smile . " You saved me- " " Get away ! " My eyes widened as Atlas pulled him up and a gasp escaped my lips as the man responded with his fist . Atlas staggered , breathing heavily before he lunged at him . I forced myself up and stepped between them . " Enough ! Have you gone mad ? " I seethed , glaring daggers into Atlas ' skin . The man's response was to grab my arm , eyeing me down . My heart refused to ache . Twice . I trusted this man twice and he ? He made a mockery of my love and dedication . Life gave me a second chance and I gave it to him . But Atlas Volkan left me to drown . Hardening my heart reached for his arm and removed it from mine . Atlas raised an eyebrow . " What ? Weren't you just begging for my help ? Or were you waiting for someone else ? " The other man scoffed behind me . " Oh my ! Atlas Volkan and Arden Black are fighting over her ! This is serious ! " " The two biggest rivals in Miami are at loggerheads for a woman ! Now , it's not only business " Security Atlas boomed . " Throw him out ! " my voice . Soon enough , several guards arrived and as they approached the man , whom I assumed was Damien , I found my " Stop " Atlas furrowed his eyebrows and our eyes met " Excuse me ? " " You'll have to pardon me , Atlas , " I said , stepping forward as tears stung my eyes . This was it . " But you cannot throw my 1/3 +25 BONUS better half out and expect me to stay . " I grabbed Damien's hand , my heart racing in my chest This could go wrong . This could go very wrong , but " Be clear , " Atlas growled and I smiled " My fiancé cannot leave without me . Right , Damien ? " The man's green eyes met mine and my hands shook around his . If he died this , I would become a mockery . The chances of him agreeing were negative but still , could he- " Of course , my love . " My breath hitched as his grip on me tightened . " We are two peas in a pud after- " " Enough of this nonsense " Atlas separated us, stepping in between . " She is my wife . How dare you even think about her ? " " A wife you left to die ? I am dead to you , Atlas . The only man I love is Damien . " I leaned against Damien , watching as Atlas " chest rose and fell " What ? Do you think I am head over heels for you ? I have and will always cherish Lovie . " he promised and searched the crowd , finally remembering his first love . My sister stepped forward , her smile brighter than the diamond bangles adorning her wrist . She carefully pressed a kiss to Atlas ' cheek and leaned against him but Allas Volkan's eyes remained on me . " I know the truth , Julia I know how you provoked my brother to take his life . Lovie told me everything yesterday . I saw the letters you wrote to him and all the lies you told I will make you pay for it . I promise you . " He spoke in one breath and everything clicked . That was Lovie's plan , to dig up the past with fabricated evidence and as always , Atlas bought it " Look at it yourself ? He tossed the envelope at me . Damien picked it up before I could but I collected it . I opened it and moved my gaze to Atlas , watching him intently as I tore the letter into shreds and threw it at him . A tear finally rolled down my cheek . This was the last year , the last time I would cry for him . Not anymore . No more wasted effort on a man who neither loved nor trusted me " With everyone as my witness , I want to officiate my engagement to Damien , I turned to him , leaning . " We have kept it a secret for a while but pow He made it believable by tucking a strand behind my ear and I felt uneasy . Was I making the right decision ? This would become a public affair . I didn't even know this man and yet …. " It is time for everyone to know , " my desire to make Atlas ' Volkan pay was stronger than my self - preservation skill I watched as his fists tightened , glaring at Damien's hold on me . " Even better news , I'm launching my new company , Dulia . " " Dulia ? " Someone murmured from the crowd . " Yes ," 1 tumed to Damien . " It's one letter from his name and the rest from mine so that we always have a part of each other . " I shifted my attention to the press . " I also want to make it clear that Dulia will be the end of Volkan Industries . Now that I have gotten my rights , I'll prove that for the past three years , Volkan Industries and Atlas Volkan have exploited me and used my designs The sound of clapping drew my attention and I turned to see Lovie . " Wow ! What an act . Such , drama . World - class " She spat . " First , you grab some man and claim he is your fiancé and next , you declare war against us , how do you plan to pull this off ? " " When Julia has me , plans aren't needed . " Damien gritted , pinning her with a poker face . Lovie stumbled back however ? It's certain . Prepare to lose Volkan . Prepare to lose everything . " " Victory . I turned to leave with Damien when someone grabbed my wrist . I turned to see Atlas . " I will never let you succeed . This isn't the end , Julia This is the beginning and I will make you suffer for killing my brother . I spared you because I thought his death was a consequence of what you did he continued . " Now , I realize you are a gold - digging monster . You don't have a heart . You pushed my brother to suicide just so you could marry me from my wealth and now , you are after Damien too ? Lovie was right ! " " Yes , " I confirmed and his eyes widened . " It was me . It was all me . " I continued , stepping forward . "I fooled you . I drugged you and pushed Ryle to kill himself . I needed your money , respect , and wealth . You are right . Now , I am done using you . You are chopped liver , " I threw the words at him and placed Damien's hand on my waist . " Now , you only have two options , Atlas . You can divorce me and I'll take all your declarations seriously . I will even pull out all my lawsuits that are lined up . Or I placed my arms around Damien's neck and turned to Atlas . " We can have an open marriage so I can bond with the man I truly love . " " What will it be , Atlas Volkan ? Would you rather get rid of me forever ? Or watch me become someone's completely ? "