Beyond the Divorce

Atlas disdainfully remarked, "Let him sleep here. I don't think he'll be waking up anytime soon."

I chuckled lightly. Who would have thought that the high and mighty tycoon of Foswood would end up passed out in my home?

Oh well! We didn't have time to babysit him.

Upon exiting the front door, I noticed the driver and a fleet of cars had been waiting. As our car pulled out first, I realized that Lauren and Ivanna's cars were also part of the convoy.

I asked Atlas, "Why are they here too? Did you invite them?"

Atlas's lips curled up as he embraced me, whispering, "They came on their own accord. I didn't arrange anything."

My heart warmed instantly. Having such supportive friends was heartening. Our convoy headed towards the county clerk's office, and I couldn't help but feel touched and a bit embarrassed. Did we need such a grand procession just for a marriage certificate?

Upon arriving, I asked Lauren and Ivanna, "Why did you all come?"

Ivanna cheerfully replied, "What's the matter? You heartless woman, don't you want us here? We just wanted to congratulate you on becoming a wife again."

Upon hearing this, Atlas's face darkened, frightening Ivanna, who quickly covered his mouth and stepped back. She changed her tone and said, "I wish you both a lifetime of happiness and bliss." Laughter echoed through the group. I asked Atlas, "Did we come too early?"

Atlas proudly said, "I just wanted us to be the first ones today."

Lauren immediately interjected, "What's this about being the first? You're just too impatient. Are you afraid she changes her mind?"

The entourage couldn't hold back their laughter, and even Atlas abandoned his former aloof and cold demeanor. Today was undoubtedly a day of sunshine and warmth.

The county clerk's office staff, having just prepared for their day's work, witnessed our grand entrance. They stood there in shock, unable to believe what they were seeing.Property of Nô)(velDr(a)ma.Org.

I overheard a young female employee whispering, "Is that... Mr. Atlas? Why is he here?"

A slightly older female colleague immediately shot her a disapproving look and scolded, "What else would he be here for? To get married, of course!"

We completed the procedures as usual, and it wasn't until the staff handed over the marriage license that I finally processed my nerves.

Only then did the pounding heart in my throat finally drop. I looked at the license with trembling hands and saw our photos. In an instant, my eyes welled up. Atlas's smile in the picture was enchanting, and I looked demure and charming beside him.

When I married Matthew, everything

seemed natural, without too many expectations or excitement. It was certainly nothing like this, making me so nervous and warm.

It felt like today was the real deal—what I had longed for.

I locked eyes with Atlas for a long

time. We exchanged smiles, and et

suddenly, he bent down and kissed me. Startled, I pushed him away, but he held me even tighter.

I heard cheers around us. Nervous and shy, I found it hard to breathe, but he was lost in the intoxication of the kiss.

When he let go, I realized that the

county clerk's office had become crowded with people. Bodyguards were everywhere, preventingo outsiders from taking pictures. en.swhovels.net

After leaving the county clerk's office, Atlas escorted me back to the company, saying he would pick me up to go home together in the evening. Later, everyone returned to their respective offices, acting as if nothing had happened. But an item in my bag made me blush and tingle. A marriage certificate!

Locked in my office, I couldn't stop looking at the photos of us getting married.

Carol knocked on the door and entered. When she reached my desk, she quietly said, "Ms. Chloe, Melvern is requesting a meeting."