Chapter 8 1 clenched my fists without saying a word . Nathaniel stared at me . Dont you want to save your father ? A wave of desperation washed over me . I didnt want to compromise , but the thought of my father waiting for life saving surgery made me anxious . I opened my mouth to respond when someone suddenly called my name . Turning around , I saw Atlas striding toward me . Dont agree to him . Ive got the money . Nathaniels expression shifted instantly . You again ! Atlas shoved Nathaniel aside and grabbed my hand . Lets go pay the medical fees . Without hesitation , Atlas pulled every string necessary to get my father the best medical care . He stayed with me through endless nights , never leaving my side , offering quiet reassurances when my world was crumbling . Ill definitely pay you back , I promised . Atlas smiled . It doesnt matter , whats important is your fathers health . But once Nathaniel realized I had sorted out the medical fees , he got furious and threatened to shut down our studio . He started pressuring us , making it impossible to get any clients . With his connections , taking down a small studio was easy for him . I knew what Nathaniel wanted he wanted me to bow to him . But there was no way I was going to give in . I felt guilty about the impact on the studio . I told Atlas , Nathaniels targeting me . Maybe I should just resign . If I quit , Nathaniel would leave the studio alone . Atlas shook his head , trying to comfort me . Its okay . The studio was started for you , so if it goes under , it goes under . I was stunned . What did you just say ? 19:41 Divorced From The Pretender 4.6 % Chapter 8 Atlas looked a bit uneasy but ended up sharing everything . He had a crush on me since high school but never dared to confess . Later , when he heard I was married , he decided to stay away for my happiness . When he found out about my divorce , he pledged to be brave about his feelings and sought me out . Knowing how much I loved design , he opened the studio and asked me to interview . He didnt plan on telling me any of this , not wanting to put pressure on me , especially not with Nathaniel being such a jerk . After he finished , Atlas watched me in silence and scratched his head . My love for you is genuine . Please dont have to feel burdened by it . He paused and added , Well think of something for the studio . Dont worry . As he turned to leave , I grabbed his arm . Atlas , lets work hard to save the studio . As for us , could you give me some time to think ? Atlas looked at me and nodded . But a week later , my father suffered another sudden attack . As his life slipped away , Atlas knelt by his bedside , his voice trembling with emotion as he made a solemn vow he would marry me and take care of me for the rest of his life , so my father could leave this world without worry . After the funeral , Atlas and I were busy working in the studio . Saving the studio wasnt just about our careers ; it was about preserving our dreams . But I realized I was being naive the studio was on the brink of closing . Nathaniel was so underhanded . Just when things looked bleak , a breakthrough came . An international luxury brand contacted me about collaborating on my designs . I was thrilled and immediately agreed . I knew hard work led to good fortune . No matter how rich and powerful Nathaniel was , he couldnt stretch his hand that far . Plus , it seemed something was happening at his home his father had fallen ill and was hospitalized , leaving him stressed and overwhelmed . He didnt come looking for me again . Meanwhile , I was touched by Atlass sincerity and agreed to date him . The studios reputation grew , and I became a well known designer , winning awards for my jewelry . 19:41 Divorced From The Pretender 4.8 % Chapter 8 After some time of preparation . I opened my first jewelry store . Once that started doing well , I opened more branches , and the business boomed . I achieved my goal , bought my first house , and invited my mom to live with me . Three years later , Atlas and I founded a company together , and on that day , he proposed to me . Celeste , will you marry me ? I knew the ring in his hand was one he designed himself . I had seen the sketches six months earlier , and I knew he had spent countless nights working on it . True love was always sincere , never half hearted . I gazed at him , my heart filled with complex emotions . Over the past three years of working with him , I had long been deeply touched by his sincerity and thoughtfulness . He was always by my side silently , offering me support and help , which made me regain the confidence in life . At this moment , I suddenly realized that he had become an indispensable person in my life . With tears in my eyes , I replied , Yes , I will . His parents accepted me , never looking down on me for being a divorcee . They treated me like their own daughter . On the wedding day , the sun was shining brightly , and the church was filled with the fragrance of flowers . I walked slowly towards Atlas in my white wedding dress . Looking into the love and tenderness in his eyes , I felt like the happiest woman in the world . In the presence of our relatives and friends , we made a lifetime promise and officially became husband and wife . Later , when I had a reunion with my old colleagues , I heard the latest gossip about Nathaniel . It turned out that he wasnt the genuine heir of the Waller family at all he had been switched at birth . Nathaniels real mom was a servant in the Waller household . When the Wallers found out , they were furious and kicked him and his mother out . Nathaniel fell from grace , becoming a laughingstock in the city and living in poverty . To survive , he ended up delivering packages . 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