Backup Girl No More: Adios To My V-Card and My First Love
Chapter 54

Chapter 14 Chapter 14 I pushed him away .

And this time , I didnt stop .

I walked into the trees , disappearing into the dense forest , leaving Atlas behind .

But after a long silence , his voice hoarse and quiet drifted through the air behind me .

I understand now , Celeste .

One Month Later The salty breeze carried the scent of the ocean , mixing with the rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee .

I sat by the window of a small seaside café , fingers curled around the warmth of my cup , watching the waves crash against the shore .

Laughter and chatter filled the air , the easy conversations of passing tourists blending into the background until one sentence broke through the noise .

Did you hear ? The CEO of Whitmore Enterprises turned himself in ! A woman gasped .

What ? Atlas Whitmore ? Why ? He confessed to everything , someone else said , lowering their voice .

Destroyed his father in laws company with underhanded tactics , manipulated his wife , caused her fathers death , and God , the most awful part is he was the reason she lost her baby .

Jesus , someone muttered .

The woman he loved … she suffered so much because of him .

I stilled .

My grip on the cup tightened slightly before I forced myself to relax .

Lowering my gaze , I unlocked my phone .

The news was already waiting for me .

The top story the first image was of Atlas being escorted into custody , his expression unreadable .

I skimmed through the article , my eyes catching on one particular quote .

18:01 Backup Girl No More : Adios To My V Card and My First Love 41.4 % Chapter 14 If it werent for Ivy , I never would have taken the blame for all these years .

I never liked her , but I could never bring myself to do something that would destroy someones life .

Nathaniels voice .

I exhaled slowly , setting my phone aside just as a waiter approached my table .

Miss Laurent , your package .

I blinked , taking the envelope from him with mild curiosity .

Sliding my fingers under the seal , I unfolded the contents .

Two documents .

The first A divorce agreement .

At the bottom , in bold , precise strokes , was Atlass signature .

The second A transfer of assets .

Everything he owned his properties , his shares , his wealth had been signed over to me .

Every last piece of his empire , handed to me without hesitation .

At the bottom of the envelope was a small folded note .

I knew the handwriting before I even opened it .

Atlass .

Celeste , dont refuse it .

I promised you I will never appear in your life again .

May you be as free as the wind , happy and safe .

I stared at the note for a long time .

Then , slowly , I smiled .

For the first time , he understood me .

I tore the letter into pieces , letting the shreds fall onto the table like the remnants of a past I no longer carried .

Lifting my cup once more , I took a slow sip .

The coffee was rich , carrying a subtle bitterness that lingered on my tongue one that didnt overwhelm but instead invited me to savor it .

Reaching for my camera , I turned toward the horizon , capturing the endless expanse of the ocean , the seagulls circling above , the small , stubborn flowers growing between the cracks of the rocks .

With a quiet sense of finality , I post this on my Instagram : A new beginning .

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