I gazed doubtfully at him. Could he have deceived me, too?

It seemed that within Atlas's intricate web, I was the only one kept in the dark. I felt like a pawn expertly manipulated in this game, and I remained oblivious to the truth.

My intense scrutiny may have surprised Grayson, and his mouth twitched. "Chlo."

I smiled wryly. "Is there anything else I should know? The fact that he played me is, in fact, the best news I've heard yet."

"Chlo, do you suspect me of betraying you, too?" Grayson asked.

I fell silent. Even Atlas, Nick, and Dylan had all deceived me. Who could I trust now?

Did Atlas not realize how devastating this would be for me? I had spent countless sleepless nights worrying if he was alive. It all turned out to be a lie.

I looked at Grayson. "Tell me, are there any further updates?"

"Apart from Nocturnia, all the ATL Empire accounts in other countries have been frozen."

I instantly understood.

"It seems this time, it's quite the grand move," I murmured.

Even