Chapter 006 Atlas ' fists tightened . " You …? You want to divorce me ? " he asked like I'd said a bad joke . " Sign it , Atlas . I am done with your I slammed it against his chest . He grabbed it and Lovie giggled , " Sign it , Atlas . Go on , do it . This is your chance to … " +15 BONUS Her voice died in her mouth as Atlas tore the papers and threw the papers in my face . " This is till death Death - You killed my brother , just to have me and now , you want out ? As iff " do us p part , Julia Till " Atlas " Lovie cried , " Why did you tear it up ? This was your chance to " No one orders me around , Lovie ! " Atlas growled , his icy blue eyes boring into my skin . " I will divorce her when I feel like it . and right now . " He closed the distance between us , his breath fanning my skin . I don't freaking feel like it . " I tightened my fists . He was a jerk . " Why ? Don't tell me that you've become attached , Atlas . I spat , my eyes shifting to Lovic . Your little lover will be humiliated if you even insinuate that . " I gasped as he closed the distance between us . My back hit the wall and I could feel his breath on my skin as he spoke . " Listen to me carefully , Julia You won't escape until you pay for my brother's death and Lovie's humiliation . " He sneered , grabbing my cheek . " What do you think ? You'll throw divorce papers in my face and that's it ? " " If you refuse to divorce me , you will regret it , Atlas Volkan . " I promised , " I will make you beg for that divorce . " " Tch ! Can you hear her ? She will make you beg ? As iff Lovie scoffed . I think she needs a reminder that she is beneath you , Atlas . She created such a scene at my event and " Oh , would you just shut up ! " I snapped , glaring at her . " He's talking about his brother's death and somehow , you've made it all about you ? " Julia- " And you . " My eyes rested on Atlas . My heart broke all over again as I realized he was staring at Lovie . " I am not the reason Ryle killed himself . I neither chose to marry you nor did I leave him . I will prove this and while I am at it , " I continued , " I will make this marriage suffocate you , Atlas Volkan " Are you threatening me ? " He mused , " You are threatening me ? " He repeated as if I said the stupidest thing . My heart clenched as he mocked me . Atlas life . « saw me as his brother's murderer and the woman who wiggled her way into his A social climber , a freeloader … " You have been in the shadows for years , Julia Atlas ' jaw tightened . " That is where you belong . In the dark , atoning for your mistakes He tore his gaze from me , " You are so despicable . Outside , you pretend to be a victim , but you are- " Sir Volkan , " Everyone turned to see Atlas ' right - hand man , Felix walk in . They are here . " I watched as Atlas ' face fell . " Is he … " " Yes , Sir lan has accompanied Madame " Atlas " knuckles almost turned white as he stormed out of the room , leaving Lovie and me alone . Felix trailed after him and I tried to leave but Lovie grabbed my wrist and pulled me back " Where do you think you are going ? You created such a scene and # 25 BONUS " Let go of me . Lovie , " I warned . She stepped forward . " Or what ? " I kept my gaze on her and grabbed her wrist , pulling her to myself with full force . Lovie's eyes widened and she released me , falling to the ground " There , that is your place " I spat , looking down at her . " If everyone is pointing fingers at me , you should hide yours , Lovie . We don't want Atlas to know the truth about what happened years ago , right ? " I crouched in front of her and her eyes widened . " If he finds out the real reason you married him- " I faked a gasp , tsking . " Julia " she snapped . " You will not say anything , do you hear me ? " she glanced around , walking toward the door and closing it. I watched as she turned to face me . " Besides , Atlas would never believe you . " She was right . Atlas would never believe me . Despite being a smart businessman , Atlas was blind when he came to love . He loved fully and wholly without looking back . But the seed of distrust grows no matter how well one trusts . I knew the depth of his love for Lovie and how much he suffered because of his connection to me . He hated every moment of his marriage so I couldn't understand why he refused to divorce . Atlas must have other reasons , what reasons ? " Stay away from me , Lovie . Or else , " I brushed past her and exited the room I had other things to take care of . I pulled out my phone and texted my lawyer . They could fight me all they wanted , but I was going to get all my rights back . I was so engrossed in my phone that I tripped , falling into someone . My eyes widened as I recognized the familiar scent . I pulled away and our eyes locked . It didn't take long for me to realize I walked into their little family reunion . Atlas , his mother and , who was that ? " You ? " My mother - in - law , Freya Volkan sneered . " What are you doing here ? After that scandal , you should be on the streets ! " The glass in her hand slipped , the sound of its crash traveling through the grand living room . As you can already imagine , Freya Volkan loathed me . She blamed me for hurting one son and killing the other . " Ask your son , he has all the answers . " I retorted and Atlas scoffed . " Wait , no one will introduce me ? " My gaze shifted to the owner of the voice . Standing at least six feet tall , he looked like he walked straight out of the gym . His blue orbs sparkled as he stared at me with intrigue " Who is this beautiful lady , Auntie ? I was away for a few years and now , this ? I know I missed Atlas ' wedding but she could know in not have settled for him- right ? " right way Something about him rubbed off on me the right way "I didn't , " I said and Atlas perked up , glaring at me . " He forced me to marry him . He is like the Grinch . Nobody likes him , especially not me " Well , that is one thing we have in common , cupcake- " Don't you have any manners , lan ? " Atlas growled and I frowned " You just met a woman , who could be my wife and you're nicknaming her ? " I narrowed my eyes at him because I had to be dreaming . The flicker in his eyes , his nose fuming , his clenched fists . Atlas Volkan was riled up ? Because of me ? +25 BONUS "I think that's enough coffee , get out " " Julia , " I said and lan grinned " Just Julia . " Atlas huffed moving to stand between us . " Go upstairs . " " Why ? What right do you have ? I want to stay and discuss . " My gaze drifted to the said man . " I like designing , lan , you ? " " Videography is life " He cheered , adjusting his jean jacket . He was unaware of the tension in the room . " T'll show you a footage , I want to see your designs . " The room fell silent at the mention of my designs . " Why not ? I am a designer so even if some designs are gone , I can always create new ones , " 1 informed him as we walked toward a sofa . For the next few minutes , lan talked about his latest project and how he was returning to Mumbai tomorrow to finalize it . You should keep this , " he handed me a Pico camera . It can take both videos and project it . Use it to video your designs and when you're done send it to me " He explained with an easy smile . " I can't keep this , I… I glanced around but my eyes landed on on Atlas The dark - haired man was pacing back and forth , his gaze buried on us . Every two seconds , his jaw would clench , his fists would tighten and he would roll his eyes . Beside him , Lovie was rambling about something but Atlas " attention was elsewhere . Why was he acting this way ? Why was he so focused on me ? Was this his big plan to hurt me ? To exert revenge ? First , he refused the divorce . Now , he's acting like a jealous lover . Was this an act to distract me from the challenge ? " Come closer , I want to show- The driver is waiting for you outside , tan " I raised my head to see Atlas gesturing at the door . " What ? So soon ? " Ian said , raising an eyebrow . " Move " Atlas mouthed and lan shrugged , dropping the camera . " He's a jerk " lan moved and Atlas plopped on the couch beside me . " Lovie looks like she is about to cry , " I commented as I stared at my sister . She looked like she was hatching a new plan to murder me " Since when did you care about her ? " " Since you stopped , " I confessed and froze as my phone beeped . It was a text from a company , they were offering their support for my design exhibit This wa o news With their support , I would be able to prove my innocence and was amazing Soft music broke through my thoughts Lovie marched over to us and pulled Atlas up . " Let's dance , okay ? " He nodded and they moved to the beats . I rolled my eyes at the scene but frowned when someone extended their hand I traced the hand to see lan " Would you like to dance ? At least until I finally meet my sister - in - law . I assume it is her ? " He gestured at Lovie and I rolled my eyes . " You are right " I accepted his hand and we started dancing . I could feel a pair of eyes on me the entire time . I leaned against lan and his hands dared to wrap around my waist , two things happened as his hand grazed my skin Atlas broke away from Lovie and shoved lan " How dare you touch her ? " He growled . " Julia is mine . She is my wife and if anyone so much as looks at her , I won't spare