I snapped out of my thoughts, took out my phone and dialed Atlas's number. However, the call went straight to voicemail.

A tight knot formed in my chest, and a suspicion immediately flashed through my mind.

This suspicion made me uneasy. I quickly tried Dylan’s number, only to discover that his phone had also been turned off.

My palms became sweaty instantly, and a thought crossed my mind. Could Atlas have already set out?

Just as I was pondering this, my phone rang. Glancing at the screen, I saw that it was a call from Johnson. I worried that receiving a call at this hour couldn't be good news.

"Chloe, we lost Ardora." Johnson sounded disheartened.

My grip on the phone tightened. It happened too soon.

"We just finished the meeting. Liora has completely taken over Ardora and will not be responsible for any of Ardora’s previous projects. She has taken over all the new projects, though.”

"Got it." Although everything was within my expectations, I had to admit Liora's actions were