Chapter 411 The Switcheroo
There was a sense of urgency in his quick, forceful movements. I was shocked at how audaciously Dylan
shoved Atlas’s girlfriend.
He quickly cautioned, “Ms. Chloe, please find shelter in the inner room. Once things calm down outside, leave the building quickly, and don’t mention that you were at the hospital!”
After Dylan left, Carol glanced at the consultation room and saw the small inner chamber. She quickly
pulled me inside.
We could hear bustling footsteps from the corridor outside. Carol and I dared not make a sound, fearing
that someone might discover us.
I was clueless about what was going on outside. Why would such a maneuver be necessary? Still, since
Atlas had arranged it that way, I had to comply.
Carol and I hid in the inner room for half an hour, waiting until it grew quiet outside. Only then did we
venture outside.
She led the way, making sure there were no strangers in the corridor before motioning for me to follow.
Finally, we left the hospital and returned straight to the company.
The perfume scent on Harmony’s clothes was overwhelming, making me lightheaded. I really could not
understand the appeal of this stuff.
Luckily, I kept spare clothes in my office. I quickly changed out of Harmony’s dress.
Just as I left the rest area, Carol hurried in. “Chlo, look at this!”
I glanced at her phone. It was a video clip of Atlas escorting a frail Harmony donned in my clothes.
Harmony appeared pale and feeble in the footage as she leaned against Atlas. I had to admit, she was quite the actress
My phone rang. Seeing that it was a call from Lauren, I quickly answered.
Lauren asked, “Why did it take you so long to pick up? Has the contract just been signed?”
“What time is it?”
“It’s almost 2 p.m., Chio! You had me worried. I thought something had happened to you.”
“Not at all,” I replied absentmindedly. “Let’s find a place to rest and talk in person. How about the Arkadia Spa?”
“Alright! I’m nearby, so I’ll head over. I was getting anxious!” Lauren said before promptly ending the call.
I sat for a while longer, but I could not get my head around Atlas’s actions. Eventually, I gave up and called for Carol, asking her to take me to Arkadia Plaza.
When we met Lauren, my pale complexion alarmed her. Since others were present, I couldn’t explain the details. After the spa treatment, I dismissed the masseuse and shared the morning’s events with her.
Lauren took the phone, scrolling through the contents once more.
“Chlo, Atlas’s intentions were definitely to protect you! Look here. The reports have escalated again.”
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