Chapter 009 The hall fell into silence as the video projected on the wall Everything . the entire truth was out in the open . roved my materials A relieved sob escaped my lips . The entire time Margaret and Lovie taunted me at home , how they destroyed and equipment - Lovie admitting that she was not the real designer and I would never be able to prove it . It was playing in real time and the reporters ? They were having a field day . Lovie ? She was about to melt into the ground " Miss Knight !! We have all seen the truth . How could you be so despicable ?" " She wasn't satisfied with stealing her sister's husband , she was after her designs too ? " " Mrs. Volkan is so kindhearted . Who else would take the backseat for so many years and allow someone else to take all the credit ? " ent and slapping her sister ! " " Just look at how vicious she is ! Destroying the equipment All the reporters turned to Margaret and Lovie . The personnel approached them too , malicious intent visible in their eyes . Camera clicked rippled through the room and all through the chaos , one person's eyes remained on me . I turned and we locked eyes . Even now , there was no remorse in his eyes . Atlas always saw me as a filthy murderer and wanted me to spend my entire life paying for it . I was taking my life back . I was tired of paying for a mistake I did not make . Once I regained my rights , I would expose the truth about that night . " We should teach them a lesson ! Especially this cruel Mother in law law . Who treats their daughter - in - law like that ?! " I watched with wide eyes as they approached them . Margaret lost balance and I crossed over to catch her just in time . The entire hall fell silent " Mrs. Volkan is so good . Despite everything , she is taking care of this vile- " She is not a vile woman , " I said , my fists tightening at my sides . " She is a mother , " I turned to her , Despite all the differences we had , I watched her nurture Lovie and Atlas for the past few years . Margaret may be a monster to me, but she was a good mother and everything she did was because she believed I pushed her younger son to death As sick as it sounded . It was justified . " She is my Mother in law . She is not the one who stole designs or destroyed any evidence . The culprit is standing right 19 there , " I pointed at Lovie . Her eyes widened and she stumbled back , shaking her head furiously . " No , no , I am innocent . She is trying to frame mel Everything is a lie ! I promise ! Everything is a - " "Wait " Margeret removed my hands from her . " Lovie dear , are you you not the real designer ? " I frowned at the woman's question . I thought she knew all this and was supporting Lovie . Was she supporting Lovie because she thought she was right ? How much did Mrs. Volkan not know ? " Mother , she's lying ! All of this is propaganda to hurt and humiliate miliale me Lovie sobbed , collapsing into the woman's arms . " Julia " She spat , her eyes hardening as she tightened her grip on Lovie " How can you delame your sister ? You wretched woman ! You are twisting her words " " If the blind lead the blind , it is termed ignorance . But if someone who can see , leads the blind and they still fall - that is cruelty . Your special daughter - in - law - to - be , whom you have doted on for years is cruel , Mother . " " Don't you dare call me Mother ! You know hate it ! You- " she raised her hand to slap me but someone caught it . " Atlas ? " I asked , the breath knocked from my lungs . " Not in front of the press , Mother , " He said and I deflated as our eyes locked for the millionth time . " I will deal with her . Okay ? This murderer has began to grow wings . " He seethed . I am not a- " Enough ' These people are cruel and shameless . They snatched the Silver designer's identity and refused to return her shares . Today , we will teach them a lesson . Teach them " " Enough ! " Atlas ' voice silenced the room . He stood tall , almost as if his cold - hearted , ruthless persona had returned . He marched over to the podium while the reporters held their breaths . No one , absolutely no one wanted to be on Atlas ' Volkan's bad side . Those who were , never lived to tell a surviving tale . It was one of the reasons why Margaret loathed me . Despite being the supposed reason for his brother's death , Atlas never harmed me . He was completely detached . He paraded the city with Lovie . He made it clear he could never love me , but Atlas Volkan destroyed all evidence of the incident , redrew all charges from the police , cleaned my reputation and records , and destroyed any case relating to the incident . Yes , I was furious at his neglect and rejection over the years . I gave and gave and got only humiliation in return , but who would smile at their brother's murderer ? Let alone , love them ? Atlas couldn't and he was trying to get revenge What provoked him so much ? Had he thought keeping me silenced was enough punishment and now that I was speaking , it infuriated him ? Was Atlas furious because I was taking everything back ? So. All these years , he knew exactly what he was doing ? My fists tightened at my sides . " I understand everyone's fury . " He began , his blue eyes tracing over the crowd , Julia Volkan has been subjected to terrible circumstances which is why I have concluded . Our eyes met . " I will return the Silver Designer's twenty percent shares as promised . In front of all of you , I , CEO of Volkan Industries , set Julia Volkan free . " I clenched my jaw and brushed through the crowd , leaving the event . I couldn't bear it. Not anymore . I got what I wanted . 1 got my rights back and next , I would clear my name , get that divorce , and disappear from his life . This was what I wanted right ? So why …. Why did it hurt so much ? Why was my heart aching ? Why was Atlas giving me false hope and showing me this side of him , now ? When I had thrown him out of my heart ? I hailed a cab and frowned as my phone started ringing . I picked it up . lid it " My lawyer cheered " That's not all . We are fully booked , Julia ! We are " Julia ' I saw the news ' We did " Continue , that's good news , " I said , despite the tears rolling down my cheeks . " Aren't you happy ? " She asked , " We have companies lining up for you . They have canceled all their contracts with Lovie and want to present you as the Silver designer . They are throwing a celebration for you at the Volkan Estate " Ifrowned At our house ? " Wait , At the Volkan Estate ? " " Yes ! The part was meant for Lovie , the company is from Mexico , so they are making last - minute arrangements . I have asked them not to inform the reputable quests of the change in identities . " " Why ? Greta , what are you trying to do ? " I sat up as the car pulled into the mansion " Oh please ! It was about time that Wretch was humiliated Gosh ! I hate her more than you do . I have been your lawyer for years , and they stomped on you , Julia What they did was unforgivable and a little humiliation Well … " I shook my head at her antics and stepped out of the car . I walked toward the front door and stumbled as something hit my feet . My eyes widened when I realized it was a suitcase . Sure enough , Lovie and Margaret emerged from inside . " Gather everything and throw her out as well Lovie spat , walking down . Tomorrow is my celebration function . So what if a few reporters know the truth ? I am already dealing with them . If Atlas could erase your bad deeds from the press , I can destroy all your efforts too " " What new drama is this , Lovie ? " I asked cooly , running my hands through my hair . " Where is Atlas ? Why is he never when you have these maniac episodes ? " around " Atlas is not coming to save you . He is destroying all the evidence to ensure Lovie's celebration tomorrow goes smoothly . " My heart ached . Was he doing that ? Was I wrong about him ? What about Greta ? Was she misinformed ? Had all our efforts evaporated ? Atlas was a powerful man and Lovie had a point . I sighed . " Get out ! " she pushed me , but I didn't budge . Lovie's eyes widened as I stared back at them . She raised her hand to hit me , but I caught it and introduced her face to my fist . " That is for snatching my rights for so many years " I grabbed her hair and Margaret ran toward us . " You mad woman , let her go ! Evelyn , Cali the guards , they must throw her out at once !" Lovie remained frozen as I pushed her and slapped her all over again . " I am not going anywhere , Margaret , I am Atlas Volkan's Legal wife . If you hate it so much , speak to him , not me . " I turned to Lovie " As for the celebration tomorrow ? Let it come . Even I want to see who will announced as the real Silver designer . " 3/1