Chapter 1844: A rumor that will cling to him like a shadow
"For you, my love."
The Pierson Corporation was often bustling with people coming and going throughout the day. No one ever really stopped—unless absolutely necessary. But right this instant, everyone in the lobby of one of the busiest buildings in the city came to a halt.
It didn’t matter if they were arriving or leaving; all eyes were on Atlas and Dean, standing in the center of the lobby in front of the reception desk. Gazes darted between the two, with Atlas holding a bouquet for his... love.
DING!
At that same moment, the elevator chimed. Stepping out were Zoren, Finn, and a few others, on their way to a mandatory quick lunch. But as they entered the lobby, their pace slowed until they stopped altogether.
"What is going on here?" Finn asked, brow furrowing as he spotted Dean and Atlas standing face to face.
Zoren tilted his head slightly in quiet confusion.
Meanwhile, Dean’s face twitched as he stared at Atlas—who was fluttering his lashes in a way that was far too alluring.
"What the..."
"Take it." Atlas shoved the bouquet toward him, and Dean grabbed it on instinct. Atlas smiled in satisfaction, stepping closer.
As he did, he glanced around at the crowd, watching with bated breath, clearly enjoying their attention before locking eyes with Dean again.
"I know it was hard to hide who you are," Atlas declared. "But I accept you with all my heart. So I’m not going to hide what my heart screams anymore."