I pursed my lips and muttered, "You're so cunning.”

He grinned, revealing a set of pearly white teeth.

"It’s necessary to confirm everything. I was planning to reclaim the operational rights of ATL Empire. Even if it's just a shell, it's my parent's legacy. I had to bring it back and make it flourish right under her nose. That would be the most powerful blow against her."

I went to boil a pot of tea and poured a cup for Atlas.

After taking a sip of tea, he pulled me back into his embrace, showing no intention of letting me go.

He continued, "After that, I investigated your background and arranged for people to monitor you closely. Our airport encounter wasn't a coincidence. That's how I found out about the hardships you've been enduring."

My jaw almost dropped. "The airport wasn't a chance meeting?"

He chuckled. "Of course not. I intentionally got close to you. When you were injured, I took you to the hospital and conducted a thorough examination. The DNA from your blood sample