Atticus smiled faintly. "Unless Celine is willing to go all out."

My heart raced. He was right that if Celine went all in, ATL Empire wouldn't be the only one affected.

Was Atticus trying to imply something to me? However, since it involved Liora, I couldn't openly ask.

I had always consciously avoided discussing Liora with Atticus.

Atticus asked, "Is your inclination towards high-end designs inspired by Pinnacle Group?"

I nodded. "Yes."

After all, it was Atticus who introduced me to Dominic.

"A word of caution. Don't rush things. Pinnacle Group has an exceptional planning team, considered among the global elite. But that means no one has replicated their success yet. Be careful!" Atticus warned.

"Are you trying to set me back?" I asked with a light laugh.

"Not at all. I'm merely offering a reminder. Some things require the perfect alignment of timing, location, and personnel," he advised.

"Got it. Thanks for the advice. I'll proceed cautiously," I replied, feeling a heighten