Life became more interesting for me as I grew closer to Atlas. It wasn't hidden anymore that we were now quite close. This troubled Isabella, who asked me to end our relationship. Though I felt the pain, I couldn't resist Atlas's generosity.

"I told you from the start that she is a betrayer, but you went ahead and gave her a job in your office. You only sacked her after she did the worst to you," Beatrice said to Isabella, pointing out the events that had occurred between me and Christian.

"Listen, Beatrice, there's more to this than you see. I knew she was up to something at first, but...