"Yes, Atlas already filled me in on that. I was taken aback at first. She knew about my daughter and asked if I wanted to see her. I felt a mix of anxiety and joy. I suspected you were still alive, but I was worried if her questions implied anything else.”"I understand how you felt. I'll definitely settle the score with her someday.""She asked me if I wanted to see my daughter. That question made me tense up immediately. Just imagine how worried I was, fearing for your safety."I asked her where my daughter was. She arrogantly responded that the only way to see my daughter was to spill the beans on whatever secret Louis and I had been hiding."After finishing his sentence, he smiled at me."It was precisely that statement that put me on alert. She was using my daughter to manipulate me, trying to extract my secret. It was then I became certain that they realized I must be valuable, but they didn't know why."I looked at my father. He seemed wise and had managed to maintain his
Atlas raised an eyebrow, confidently saying, "We'll just have to be ready on all fronts.""What do you mean?" I asked."I'm planning to return to Nocturnia soon. Even though we know about the BZ plan, we don't have either of the keys in our possession, so we’re not in a good position right now. If we make a mistake, it could backfire. “I've already dispatched some people to start searching for the main players involved in the exploration of those continents back then, just in case."It seemed that Atlas had already begun planning.I looked at him, questioning, "Do you have any information on them? After all, it's been so many years."Atlas glanced at me, proudly saying, "While you were asleep last night, I had a long talk with Dad. He gave me detailed information on those people.""He still remembers, after all these years?" I asked in amazement. "If we can find them, that would be fantastic!"Atlas nodded. "I've always wanted to explore this area, so I've been in touch with p
Atlas bringing Dylan back showed his seriousness about the BZ plan.Dylan and Atlas's partnership reminded me of Louis and Rory’s, with an equally high level of understanding. I was sure Dylan was fully aware of Atlas's plan.Cane, on the other hand, played a peripheral role. But both of them were important to Atlas. With Dylan's return, I felt more at ease.When he mentioned going to Solaris, I quickly suggested, "I'll go with you. It must be cold in Solaris now. I promised Archie that I would visit when I returned. We can bring Ava along too.”Atlas paused, then asked, "Are you feeling alright?"I reassured him, "Don't worry so much. Solaris isn't dangerous. Worst case, I'll stay home and not go out. At most, I'll go to a mall to buy some clothes for Archie. I want to do these things for him.”Seeing him still contemplating, I softened my tone, saying, "I'll be careful. I want our baby more than you do.”Atlas's eyes softened with affection as he looked at me.Just then, Jim
No matter what Atticus's intentions were, I felt confident about the situation. After all, ATL Empire’s Design Division did the project's overall design in Rivendell, making communication relatively easier.Moreover, I believed I had some basic understanding of Atticus. He might be a cunning man, but he wouldn't resort to tricks with me. Our interactions, whether in the past or present, had always been heading in a positive direction.As businessmen in the same industry and having fought on the same front, we had a good starting point for our relationship.Furthermore, Atlas's involvement also played a significant role. Even if Atticus saw me as a competitor, he had to consider my current status, which was far from the struggling position I was in a year ago when I first took over Tanum.While the outside world might not understand the situation, he was well aware of it.Honestly, his assistance to me in the past had been considerable. So, this project was definitely within our gr
Seeing Arton so proud, I smiled and said, "I'll have to find time to visit him soon. It's been almost two months, and he'll probably forget about me if I don't go." I chuckled."He won't," Arton said confidently, then with a smile, he added, "My sister always teaches him to call you ‘Aunt Chloe’."I'm actually quite eager to see him," I said sincerely. Despite Charlie being Melanie’s child, I genuinely liked him.After a few more brief instructions, I hung up and returned to my father's room. Upon seeing the three old men chatting lively, I noticed that my biological father looked the oldest despite being the youngest in terms of age.His escape was truly remarkable, and it wouldn't have been possible without Atlas's careful planning. I silently rejoiced in having someone like Atlas by my side.They were discussing matters related to Bermuda, so it was no wonder they had a common language, considering their intricate connections to that place.So, they hit it off immediately.My
Ryan pondered momentarily, a hint of disdain appearing on his gentle face. "It seems that Melvern is completely out of the picture. He was originally part of this plan and wanted us to take over the entire project. It seems that this second phase is destined for us.""Yeah, but these two collaborators are quite different." I smiled meaningfully.Ryan nodded in agreement. "Melvern really wanted to do this deal but Atticus outsmarted him.""Melvern was in a hurry to leave because he was afraid of being implicated," I said. "Atticus also took advantage of this. Otherwise, how could he be so confident?"Ryan nodded in agreement."Don't forget that when the designs were released, he told me in advance about his design intentions and asked me to follow suit. This shows that he was confident of winning." I concluded."Melvern probably didn't even think about it. Before he came, Atticus had already set him up." Ryan speculated."I can't say for sure, but one thing is certain. Atticus kn
Ryan noticed my silence and continued speaking. "After all, they chose Matthew to sabotage your position, and now they're regretting it. But they're unwilling to leave and keep staying around."I wouldn't mind accommodating them, but I didn't want to intervene. The crucial point is that they're skilled workers and haven't caused any trouble. They're quite hassle-free." Ryan then asked, "What do you think?"Hearing this, I couldn't help but smirk. "Do you think I'm the grudge-holding type? However, I also don't want them to think I'm too forgiving. Regardless, their return to Tanum is a step up," I stated firmly.Ryan didn't hesitate. "Then let's set the standards higher."I replied, "I can be accommodating, but I can't let them feel like coming back was too easy. I conduct myself professionally. Otherwise, it's unacceptable if they try to undermine me like they did when Matthew was around."Now, I can let it slide, but they shouldn't think they're invaluable. Matthew indulged them
"You're just a heartless capitalist. You're afraid I'll take too much time off. You just want to keep pushing me to work for you, right?" Ryan teased me again."There you go again. How could you say that?" I was immediately displeased and protested, "No... I've just been busy with personal business lately. Why are you acting like this?"Who you marry or have children with is your own business. Let me tell you, you're lucky to have met a girl like Joyce. She’s open-minded and tolerant. Who else would be so willing to wait for you? But you seem indifferent about her."He gave me a gentle glance, then said helplessly, "Am I that bad?""How could you not be? Can't you be loyal to someone who deserves it?" I exposed him bluntly.As soon as the words left my mouth, I felt like I might have gone too far."Are you saying you’re out of my league?" Ryan said self-deprecatingly.I chuckled contentedly. "Aren't I?""I guess. I’m practically invisible in someone’s eyes," he retorted sarcast