The Genius Ex-Wife’s Revenge Portfolio novel Chapter 63

The night was winding down, and Ella, Atlas, and Fiona were getting ready to leave the bar.

Atlas turned to Ella with a grateful smile. “Thanks for what you did earlier.”

Ella shook her head. The truth was, Atlas hadn’t really kissed her. He’d just cupped her face and kissed his own fingers, but to everyone watching, it had looked completely real.

She gave him a small, knowing smile. “Does that mean I’ve finally paid you back for the wine?”

Before Atlas could answer, Maureen’s voice cut through the crowd behind them. “Atlas, hold on.”

Ella turned around to see Maureen striding over, her expression sharp.

Atlas looked at her, polite but distant. “Ms. Irvine, is there something you want?”

Maureen stopped right in front of Atlas. “Atlas, you can’t let Ella fool you. I’m here to tell you the truth about who she really is.”

Ella’s face stayed calm, almost cold. She’d known her cousin wouldn’t be able to keep quiet forever.

Atlas glanced from Maureen to Ella. “What do you want to say?”

“Atlas, do you know who Mrs. Harmon is? That’s Ella!” Maureen’s voice was loud, drawing a few stares.

Atlas froze for a second, his eyes flicking to Ella.

Maureen pressed on, her words dripping with spite. “Three years ago, Mr. Harmon was in a car accident and ended up in a coma. Ella took advantage of the situation and married him in her sister’s place. She’s the girl Mr. Harmon never even touched. Atlas, are you really going to go after the girl your best friend didn’t even want?”

At that moment, David and Jessa joined the group.

Ella glanced at David, noticing the white bandage wrapped around his right hand. She wondered, when did he get hurt? His hand had been fine earlier.

Jessa looked at Atlas, her voice sharp. “Atlas, she is right. The girl who married David is Ella. Don’t tell me you want to pick up where someone else left off.”

David stood in the shadows, his face unreadable, but Ella caught the hint of mockery in his eyes as he looked at her.

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