Chapter 019 I broke eye contact and marched out of the mansion . Atlas Volkan did not follow me Was this his plan ? To drag me here and make a mockery of me ? Again ? What exactly did he want ? I spun around to see Lovie walking over , still dressed in Atlas ' shirt with a maid holding an umbrella over her head " You forgot this , " She handed over a file and I frowned , scanning it . " It's in the world with Damien " s the Euphoria project file . I wish you all the happiness " Cut to the chase , " I retorted , as the rain assaulted my skin . " You have never helped me in life , so why are you helping me now ? " It was then she broke into a small smile and stepped forward " Because of this , " Lovie stretched her hand again and I collected the small envelope in it my chest tightened As my eyes scanned the content , my " Atlas and I are getting engaged in a few days , Julia . He will give you the divorce as well . Then , it was inevitable and- " everything will be sorted out , what is the drama ? " I begged my voice not to crack . " Why are you showing me this ? " " because today , you were in his car and then his house . You need to choose , Julia . Do you want freedom or do you want to rum three lives ?" " Forget three , many lives have already been ruined Lovie , " I spat , " You ruined everyone's lives . But don't worry , even today , it is clear who Atlas loves . It is not me , " My eyes glossed over as I spoke . " You have nothing to worry about . " " I am not worried about Atlas , " " He is my past , Lovie " I shut her rant and we locked eyes . " He left me to drown . He left me to die . He never chose me but he chose you . " I gestured at her lingerie , fighting back tears that mixed with the rain I struggled to breathe as she rolled her eyes . " You are no victim . Take the papers and disappear , start your life afresh far away from here , " she snapped her fingers , " Take this too . " " Are you paying me to leave or for my silence ? I said and Lovie froze . " You know this is best for everyone Atlas should have been mine- " Then , tell him to stop I snapped , " Tell him to stop chasing after me ! Tell him to stop upending my world because from where I stand . Alles is the one who refuses to let you ! For all we know , he's playing us both " I closed the distance between us and pressed the invitation in her hand " But either way , Congratulations Lovie . You will finally be Mrs. Volkan and I hope it was worth everything I turned around and saw Atlas standing there . It was then a tear finally rolled down my cheek Dur eyes locked and for a moment the sound of our heartbeats drowned the rain my heart ached because his heart would never beat for sue and whenever I tried to accept it , he just wouldn't let me Atles enjoyed hurting me ite was taunting me and making me suffer and I. I hated it . I hated it so much and yet somehow , I always played along Could you love someone to the point that you lose your senses ? Was love supposed to kill one's dignity ? One's self - respect ? because , low else does my heartache for the same person who daggered it multiple times ? uted walking away , only to hear the faint sound of a footstep , I froze but Lovie gasped and fainted as I turned 1 watched as Atlas took his step back and turned his attention to her -25 BOHUS He would always choose her " Lovie ? Lovie , are you okay ? " * Atlas ? I am feeling dizzy . It must be the rain … She cried , hiding in his shirt He raised his head but this time , I wasn't looking . My fists were tightened at my sides and the lump in my throat managed to grow bigger " Get married Atlas and set me free . " I said , stepping forward . " Because the next time we meet ? It will because Euphoria was a success " His jaw tightened and his fingers twitched despite holding Lovie . She tightened her grip on him . " Atlas ? " " Take her inside he gestured at the maid but Lovie refused to let go . 1 scoffed at him and started walking away just as the sound of his footsteps managed to reach my ears . As I stepped outside , I saw Damien waiting in a car . ne a while " Julia ? Are you okay ? It took me a while to find you ? Is everything- ading at the gate , and I did the unthinkable . I ran toward Damien and tackled him into a hug . I turned to see Atlas standing His hand made it into my hair and the other wrapped around my waist . Damien turned and I was now facing Atlas His fists were tightened at his sides , and he was glaring daggers at Damien . Despite the rain , I could almost hear him fuming and biting back a grow ! Atlas Volkan was livid . As it should be Before , I wanted to save Euphoria to repay Damien . But now ? Now , w , this wa was revenge . For all the pain and humiliation he gave Euphoria would become even better than Volkan industries . " I got the documents and I pulled away , our lips brushing . " When are we getting married , Damien ? Time is want a lavish wedding " ng out . running I " Ub ? Damien's eyes widened and the edges of his lips curled into a smile . Almost as if he wasn't sure if I was s serious of faking it Irested my hands on his neck , our nose brushing while my eyes remained on Atlas . There was a sparkle in his eyes that was about to ignite into flames : " Of course I chipped , my chest tightening " Besides , Lovie and Atles are getting engaged in a few days , so , why not ? " I added , We'll attend their engagement and then , " I pulled away finally and leaned on Damien's shoulder . " They can attend ours too " For a split second , Atlas ' eyes widened just enough for me to see it . He casually gestured at Damien and made a slicing gesture at his neck , reinforcing his previous threat No one threatens me , especially not Atlas So , I pressed my lips against Damien's but he gioped me and deepened the kiss Once we pulled away , I was breathless but and the bull's eyes . " You won't miss my wedding , right Atlas ? "