Chapter 007 " Wife ? " " I am not his wife , " I said , my heart aching ching at my words . Before , I would have been elated at this moment . Now ? He was reaching into an empty well , I had stopped filling it a long while ago and none of his words could ripple now " But he said- ' " Forget what he said , " I added . Atlas ' eyes widened at my words , his hand curled into a fist beside him . " His words never match his actions anyway . Besides , his wife is beside him . My sister , " I walked over and pushed her forward " Lovie Knight . " Lovie raised an eyebrow at me . "I have no place between them and I never- " " Enough of this drama ! " Everyone's attention shifted to the owner of the voice . The grand living room closed in on me as she marched forward , pinning me with a glare . " You betrayed one son and you are seducing another ? Do you think you will create a scene and drag … " she turned to Lovie , bringing her closer . " My dear Lovie into it ? " I scoffed , if Lovie took off her mask for a moment , Mrs. Volkan would flee . If only she knew how many strings Lovie had pulled and all the damage she had done . It was laughable . " Everyone knows your true colors , Julia , " Lovie spoke up , her eyes shimmering with tears . " Why are you creating a scene ? " I glanced at Atlas and watched him walk over to Lovic and stand beside her . The scene was laughable , " See ? His words never match his actions , Ian . Forget it . " I moved to leave but Atlas caught my wrist , " Did I ask you to leave ? " I turned and offered Lovie a grin . " What did you say , Lovie ? Mother - in - law ? I was betraying one son and seducing the other ? " I taunted , my gaze shifting to Atlss ' grip on me . Despite standing beside you , Atlas is still holding on to me . So , who is chasing after whom ? " " Julia " Lovie spat , a sob escaping her lips . Something flickered in my mother - in - law's eyes and she marched over to me . It happened before I could sense it and my hands moved as well . I caught her wrist before she could hit me and tossed it away , locking eyes with me . " Don't even think about it . Or else , I will break all the delusions you have about me , and trust me , Margaret . " The woman gasped , stumbling back and glancing at Atlas . I stepped forward . " You will have nowhere to hide your face . " I was done . I was done swallowing abuse and humiliation from them . I didn't choose Atlas in this life and for some reason , every fiber of my being hurt because he … He didn't choose me either . " Atlas , " she turned to him . " Throw this woman out ! Right now- " Delivery for Mrs. Volkan ? " The room fell into silence as everyone's eyes shifted to the door . A short - haired petite delivery girl stood , her eyes widening as the tension in the room sank into her . Lovie took quick strides toward her and I scoffed , pulling her back . +25 CONUS " Don't reach so high that you fall face first , Lovie . They have asked for Mrs. Volkan , and we both know you are not her . " " Okay , at this point , everyone is driving me crazy . " Tan blurted , grabbing his car keys and leaving the mansion I collected the parcel from the delivery lady and she gestured for others to be brought in . My eyes lit up as I saw them , it was all the materials I needed to create the new collection . Once I was done , I would everyone in their places and take back my rights . Volkan industries will become bankrupt and Lovie , Atlas , and his mother ? They would know what helplessness felt like . " What is that ? Who owns these things ?! " Margaret barked , marching forward " Take them inside , " I gestured at the maids . " Stop right there and drop it. " " Take them inside . Evelyn " " I said drop them , or I will fire your Margaret boomed , glaring at the maid . She nodded and scurried off . The older woman chuckled , " You may pull my sons at each side , but in this house , I pull the strings , Julia * I sighed and picked the large box up , turning to leave only to freeze as someone caught my Lovie I frowned and turned to see The brown - haired lady smiled before knocking the box from my grip . My eyes widened as it collided with the ground , all the breakables shattering . " Lovie " " " Julia ! " She boomed , stepping up . " Did you think that you would create your collection and your master plan and I wouldn't know ? You wanted your rights , right ? So how can I allow you to design under the Volkan roof ?!" I glanced around but Atlas was nowhere to be found . He must have chased Ian out , probably to clear his doubts . My heart sank . Whenever I needed him , Atlas Volkan was conveniently nowhere to be found " This is my house . I am still the lady of the house , and- " 1 glared at Margaret when she tried to interrupt me . " If you have any Issues with that , convince your son to divorce me , okay ? " I bent down and started picking whatever we had left from my materials . My eyes stung with fresh tears as a wave of panic made my hands shake . Noon was almost here . Most of the materials were destroyed . At this rate , I wouldn't be able to- " Ah I tried to pull my hand when I realized Lovie was stepping on my hand , a satisfied smile on her lips as the glass on the ground pierced me . She crouched to my level and pulled out the fabrics from the box . " Evelyn , get me some scissors . " "I will not spare you , Lovie , I- ah " Taylor , Jane , hold her down . If she attacks me , you are all fired " Taylor , Jane stop ! Don't listen to her I tried to strangle Lovie but they held me back . " I am sorry , Madame , but I need this job " Taylor , one of the maids whispered . Her eyes glistened with tears . Jane simply averted her gaze as she held me back . Evelyn scurried back , and my eyes widened as I saw the scissors . " Why why are you so despicable , Lovie ?! " " Despicable ? " She spat . " Three years ! You were silent for three long years and then , what ? Do you want to take everything from me ? The prestige , power , and respect I have garnered ? Do you want to strip me ? Nor +25 BONUS My knee buckled as she tore into my fabrics with the scissors . My heart squeezed in my chest as my body shook slightly . There it was , all my hopes and dreams of proving my innocence . I glanced around , growing when my eyes landed on camera lan gifted me . A tear rolled down my cheek . I had already planned everything if I didn't have these designs by tomorrow on the Pico " You will always be beneath me , Julia . " Lovie promised , " Whether it is at home , in the Volkan mansion , Atlas ' heart , or in front of the press . I will always be known as the silver designer and you ? I'll never let you prove your identity , never My stomach twisted in knots as she dropped the destroyed clothes on the ground , flipping her hair . " Good job , " Margaret patted her and they walked away , her laughter breaking This was it , I had failed and no this I couldn't fail like this ! I have come too far . I have worked too much , No ! into my soul " You are wrong , Lovie , " I said and she spun around , raising an eyebrow : into fists at my side . rat me . I marched over to them . My hands tightening " Tomorrow , I will get my rights back and expose Volkan industries for exploiting and not even Atlas , can stop me . The entire Volkan Family will sink tomorrow and that is my promise to you " +25 BONUS 3/3