Chapter 017 +25 BONUS A slap , then another and another and- " Thate you , Atlas , " 1 confessed . "I hate that it hurts to hate you and I hate that you think I am dying to be in yours ! You have hurt me so many times Atlas ' shoulders sagged for a moment but I continued " All of this . " I trailed off . " All of this madness because you think I killed your brother , right ? That is the problem right ? " I asked , gesturing at him " Fine ! I'll prove my innocence , this once . I'll prove I did not hurt Ryle . I did not push him to take his life " You killed him . You owe mo- " And when I do . I want one thing I stepped forward . " I want that divorce . I want to never see you again . I don't want to breathe the same air as you . I don't want to be with anyone else , I just don't want you ! " " That was a good story . but you are quilty . B Everyone knows- * You mean Lovie ? She's the one feeding you all the information , right ? " I scoffed . " You know for a man who controls several industries , you are supposed to be smarter , Atlas " I eyed him down as his jaw clenched . " But you are not . You are as blind as bat and it makes it hard for me to breathe ." I turned to leave but he caught my wrist . The bond that holds us together is that night . Once I prove that I am innocent , you will have to let go of me because I will owe you nothing , and if at that point , you refuse Atlas ? I will become your worst nightmare " Fine , " Atlas crossed his hands over his chest . " If you can prove it , " He added , cracking his knuckles I , Atlas Volkan will divorce you . I will disappear from your life , " Then , he leaned . " But that is never going to happen , because you did it . You drugged me that day , you clept with me despite being my brother's bride and he killed himself because of that . " A tear rolled down my cheek at his certainty . He was so convinced . He was only agreeing to this because he was sure I was guilty and he would not need to divorce me . Atlas Volkan was in for a rude awakening because I- " Julie ? Are you alright in there ? " Damien's voice broke through and Atlas rolled his eyes . " Ah , look Your unpaid babysitter is here " I shook my head at him and opened the door "I was so worried about you , " Damien sighed in relief , unfazed that I was with Atlas " We need to leave , 1 got a call from the company , someone set Clava on fire . We are trying to minimize the damages but- " Do you have any idea who did it ?" Atlas cut in , a smirk on his face as our eyes locked My breath hatched I knew exactly what he was doing . He wanted to test if I would rat him out . Did he think I would keep his secret ? That even now , I would protect him and let him destroy Damien ? They had been rivals for years and Atlas only started taking such drastic steps now How deep did his hatred run ? Or was Why are you bothered about that ? " " ) was talking to you , babysitter Atlas retorted with a scrunched up nose . " I was talking to Julia, " He said and my eyes wadened " Do you have an idea who could have done this ? ' He casually waved his phone I could expose him right now He was holding the phone with the footage and Damien was night here but - " How would I know ? I was locked in here with you remember ? I retorted " Come on , Damien We need to leave +25 BONUS . " Sure , " Damien said and interlocked his arm in mine . Atlas ' fingers twitched as his eyes burned into Damien's grip . " Lovie's been waiting for you , Atlas . She's a beautiful woman and she deserves someone who loves her , you love her , right ? " fell before he pushed Damien out of the way and marched down the hall I bit my lip at Damien's taunt . Atlas ' chest rose and f Damien broke into a laugh as his footsteps faded . " Come on , " I couldn't help but frown as we left the building . Even though his company was on fire , Damien seemed calm and collected too calm Is this how wealthy businessmen are ? Or is something else going on ? " What are you thinking ? " Damien asked as he pulled up in front of Clava . are so calm ? " " All of this . how are so "I have so many enemies Julia . If I lose it when I am attacked , how will I manage my empire " The answer shouldn't be enough but in that moment it was . Despite his reasonable response , I could not deny the pit in my stomach , and how it churned . I stepped out of the car before he could open the door , one of the firefighters approached us and gave a detailed statement to Damien on everything that escalated I leaned against the car , my thoughts drifting to when Atlas showed me the video of Clava on fire . He outright threatened me and this was to show that he would go to any lengths to get what he wanted . id not see it ? Was i it Atias Volkan wanted me . But , how did become so determined overnight ? Or was it happening and I did not see because I was with Damien ? My eyes widened as it hit me Atlas was …. Atlas was jealous ? But how ? None of it- " The damages are too extreme , even if sharp - suited man . if we want to fix a few things , it could take months , " It was another man speaking , a Damien sighed , running his hands through his hair . Then , his voice raised an unnecessary pitch . " So , Euphoria is our last option to stay afloat ? " My eyes perked up " Yes ," The man admitted as my stomach twisted with quilt . All of this was happening because of me . " But it's impossible to find someone who can manage all of this within two weeks " " Two weeks ? Now , Damien seemed worried . time the board is given us . Two weeks to keep this company afloat or a new CEO comes on board . " " No Julia " Damien shook his head , his eyes softening " You don't have to do this in a short time . I will manage . Besides , for another CDO " " a track record of doing the impossible , Mr Vale I earned the title Silver Designer not just because my designs were raquisite " My gate shutted between the two men " But because I am fast , efficient , and often unpredictable under pressure " abufted I stepped forward , I had to make things right . " You are already helping me , so help me help you Give me a chance to revive hated more than Atlas was being threatened .