+25 BONUS Chapter 016 +15 BONUS Damien wasn't lying when he said Delane was a grand celebration for the wealthiest of the wealthiest . It felt like stepping into a different world , after being cooked up in the four walls of the Volkan mansion . Several guests murmured as I walked by , soft music played in the background , and the clicking of glasses made my grip on Damien tighten . How turned and we locked eyes before he mouthed . " You're okay . " He said , " Focus on me . Eyes on me I nodded as he led me to the center of the ball , Il , and murmurs picked up again . " Isn't that Julia Volkan ? The silver designer ? She's Atlaa Volkan's wife ! Why is she dancing with Damien Vale ? " " Oh , you don't know ? " Another whispered . " She announced her engagement to his despite being married " Damien's grip on me tightened and his jaw clenched . He tried to turn but I stopped him . I shook my head and he offered a soft smile . My heart fluttered . He noticed everything . Damien felt like a foreign dish I had never tasted , something out of this world , beyond reach " Don't listen to them . " He said . I won't Eyes on you , remember ? " He pulled me closer and it happened . We were told apart and my eyes widened as they locked with Atlas He looked furious . He turned and glared daggers at Damien " What are you doing with my wife ? " " Yes , how can you do this , Julia ? " 1 ? " Lovie whispered , stepping from behind him . " He's your husband and yet you are- " I could say the same thing about you , Lovie I retorted and she gasped . " That is my husband , why are you following him around like a handbag ? Is this because you both have agreed to this open marriage ? " " Enough of this , Julia , " Atlas growled and grabbed my wrist . " We are going home- I broke into a dry laugh . " Home ? " My voice cracked . " What home ? You told me if I left , there would be nowhere to return to . " I yanked my wrist from his grip and leaned against Damien , To be honest , I don't feel like returning , not in this life . " " Julia " Lovie broke into a sob . " Despite everything you have done , Atlas is just trying to help- " ang on you You need to Im not a damsel in distress . I am someone's fiance . I'm waiting for my divorce . I have nothing to hang let go of the past and move on " " Julia Lovie yelled " Just because you have found a rich man , doesn't mean you can do whatever you want . Come , I am your elder sister I will teach you- " " Adopted " I spat " We are not related by related by blood . We are not sisters . If I was your sister , you would have spared me three years Atlas o eyes flickered at my y words He turned to Lovie " What does she mean Lovie ? What ד "Lovie trailed off , frantically shaking her head for me to stop . 1pcuffed " That's funny . She gave you all the evidence but left out the most important . If you find a time when she's not undressing for you , ask her where she was the night you were drugged Was she really at the supermarket ? " I stepped . forward Or was she waiting in the room opposite you ? " Julie Lovie cried and raised her hand to slap me , Damien caught it and we locked eyes " My apologies , Ms Lovie No one is allowed to hit my fiancee , besides , how did you get invited ? Only designers are allowed here and last I checked , you were banned for being a plagianist " " Is this what you came here for ? " Atlas ' fists tightened . " Did you id you come here e to rub your fiance in our faces ? You came to humiliate Lovie ? " +25 BONI " The world might be round , but it doesn't revolve around you , Atlas , " I informed him and he averted his gaze , breathing heavily . I am not here to fight . I am here to officially announce my partnership with Clava Atlas ' eyes snapped open . His knuckles almost turned white as his chest rose and fell " You are working for him ? " dustries the " Why ? Is Volkan Industries the only company out there ? " " Can't you see he's using you ? I am sure this is about the Euphoria project ! You cannot trust him , Julia ! " I stepped back at his outburst . Why was he so disturbed by this ? As if I had entered the lion's den and he was struggling to pull me out Because for the first time in three years , Atlas Volkan packed for a split second . The decision has already been made Volkan . Besides , you used Julia for years . You are just spiteful that she is building something new . " Damien's words snapped me out of my daze . He was right . Atlas was just being spiteful . There was nothing more to it . With that in mind , 1 started walking away from everyone . I stopped in front of the restroom and entered , I needed to breathe . I tried to lock the door but it was stuck . I sighed in frustration and my gaze traced the source to see black boots stuck between the door Then , I traced it up before locking eyes with him . Before I could process anything . Atlas Volkan's lips slammed against mine , I stumbled but he caught me . My heart stopped , my entire froze and goosebumps travelled accross my skin . When I finally came back to my senses , I pushed him away and stepped back . " What do you breathless " You are not going to get married to that idiot are you ? " think of yourself ? " I asked , " Why do you care ? I am your brother's murderer . If it was up to you , I would have drowned in that pool , I will never forget that He scoffed . " As if you couldn't swim ought I could swim ? My eyes stung with fresh tears . He thought " Let me guess , Lovie told you that lie too ? And while I was flailing my hands for help , you thought I was seeking your attention ?" I croaked , struggling to turn the storm inside me into words Sidence reigned over us for a few seconds before something flicked in Atlas ' eyes . Then , in a small almost inaudible whisper , be dared to ask " You can swim , right ? " " If I could , I wouldn't have been drowning at your side for so many years . I am out of the pool Atlas and no matter how warm the water was , I am done drowning because you never pull me out . I turned to leave but the sound of people screaming filled my ears . I turned to see Atlas holding up a phone A video was playing and my heart dropped into my stomach as I realised what it was . My breath hitched as my eyes traveled As Atlas have you done ? Why did you set Clava on fue ?? I boomed " You do realize that everyone will know it's you and come after you You are mad and senseless and- he as his hand traced my cheek . I stumbled and my back leel his breath on my skin as I struggled to pretend this proximity did not exist . " But you know what I hate more than hating you ?" Our eyes locked again and Atlas pressed his lips against mine , exploring them once again . When he pulled away , his words broke my stone - cold heart * Seeing you you with someone that isn't me " He adjusted his cuffs . " And if you continue to entangle yourself with Damien ? I don't care if he's the president . He declared . " He'll lose his life next "