"That’s fine! Let’s plan something once you’re back," I said.

As I was about to end the call, she asked, “Ms. Chloe, haven’t you heard? ATL Empire is about to change ownership.”

“What?” I asked, my heart racing. “Change ownership?”

Stella chuckled and said, “Let’s discuss it later when I’m back. It won’t be long now! Goodbye!”

She hung up, leaving me puzzled.

What did she mean by that? Change of ownership?

It was a serious matter. A conglomerate the size of ATL Empire, and they were changing ownership so quickly?

My knowledge of ATL Empire was clearly limited. It suddenly made sense why Atlas had rushed off and told me to wait for his return before handling things.

Then, I realized the meaning behind Stella’s question. She must have thought the call was an attempt to pry information from her.

Just as I was about to call Ivanna, Lauren Burton called. It was a name I had nearly forgotten.

I answered the call. “Hello, Ms. Burton!”

“Do you have a moment? I need to talk to you a