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Chapter 728 A Charming Man
Although my question seemed casual, it was an attempt to probe Atticus. Sure enough, he wasn’t surprised. He nodded indifferently and said, “I know.”I asked with a hidden agenda, “What do you think about him? He seems pretty active lately.”Since Atticus knew about Melvern’s return to Foswood, it meant the former kept an eye on the latter. Atticus looked at me but didn’t answer my question. Instead, he asked, “I noticed a driver drop you off just now. Should we have a drink?”I readily agreed.Atticus looked excited as he fetched a bottle of low-proof white liquor. He then poured me a small glass and another for himself. He raised his glass and solemnly said, “Firstly, I appreciate you traveling all the way to Rivendell to share this meal with me.“Secondly, it’s our first solo meal together. Lastly, let’s toast to our cooperation beyond business matters. I’m grateful to you.”Atticus downed his drink. I could tell he had something to share with me, so I took a big sip. After se
Chapter 729 A Big Secret
Atticus exuded maturity and a hint of worldly experience, unlike Atlas. The former smiled at me, saying, “It’s okay. I can handle my liquor. This issue has weighed on my heart for over a decade. I couldn’t talk about it since I had no one to confide in. Chloe…”He pointed to his chest and continued, “It hurts a lot. Did you ever expect the grand CEO of Echelon Group to be stepped on consistently for a decade? How can I swallow that humiliation?”I didn’t know how to console him.“You stirred things up and gave me a helping hand. Although you always say it was accidental, you gave me an excuse to vent my frustrations. That’s also why Liora hates you.”I was in disbelief. “I thought Liora was just vindictive. I never thought…”Atticus continued in a hushed tone, “It was too sudden at that time. Everything developed too quickly for them to respond. This time…”I couldn’t believe my ears. I felt uneasy as I asked, “Are you sure?”He nodded solemnly, and a chill ran down my spine. Su
Chapter 730 A Strange State of Mind
I chuckled, thinking Ava was indeed attached to me. However, I had been so busy that I hadn’t spent much quality time with her. Honestly, I felt guilty about it.Since my mom told me not to enter the music room, I sat with her in the small living area upstairs instead. I leaned against her affectionately, as it had been a long time since I felt this close to my mom, especially after learning about my true identity.I felt an unusual comfort as I rested against her. However, Atlas’s description of Lucille’s final moments flooded my mind, sending shivers down my spine. My mom glanced down at me and asked, “What’s wrong? Are you sick?”She instinctively palmed my forehead to check for signs of illness. I quickly reassured her, “No, I’m just tired from today.”“Then go to bed. You’ve been through a lot, dear,” my mom spoke softly.I murmured, “I’m waiting for Atlas to get back. I have something to tell him.” Suddenly, my nose tingled, and I silently uttered, “My poor mother died tragi
Chapter 731 What Is More Important?
Her tone conveyed a hint of sorrow."Mom, why would you go back to Bibury when I'm here?" I asserted without any doubt. "It's just me. Wherever I am, you should be, too."I spoke a bit urgently."And look at Dad, he's adapting so well to the weather and environment here. See how happy he is every day. He's busy but enjoying it. I feel like he's quite familiar with this place."On the other hand, he wasn't accustomed to the climate back in Bibury. I remember he used to get sick every winter. But since you guys came here, has he been ill at all?"It was just something I mentioned casually, but I noticed my mom's expression was quite unnatural. I couldn't help but have a guess. Could it be…At that moment, Ava ran out, and she joyfully ran over. "Uncle Atlas, Mommy, you're back!"She rushed for hugs and kisses, asking Atlas to lift and spin her around.Atlas did just that, and suddenly, the entire second floor felt like it was buzzing with excitement. I was speechless.This moved
Chapter 732 Comforting the Dead
Upon hearing Adrian's voice, I instantly felt more alert."Ms. Chloe, sorry to disturb you." Adrian was always so polite."No, not at all. I was planning to call you a bit later, but I completely forgot. Tell me." I quickly rubbed my temples to shake off the drowsiness.I almost forgot such an important matter.Adrian quickly got to the point. "I'm meeting Matthew again. There are some issues I want to discuss with him. However, the situation doesn't look optimistic, especially at this time. The opposing parties are uniting and planning to appeal, which is unfavorable for Matthew's case.""Earlier this afternoon, Johnson called me. I've also seen the noise they're making on the internet. It's clear that they're doing everything they can to eliminate Matthew," I whispered."We must present strong evidence to prove that Matthew's materials fully comply with the standards for a chance to win the lawsuit," Adrian stated bluntly. "But considering the current situation, it's very chall
Chapter 733 A Thorn in the Flesh
Atlas remained silent, only tightening his arm around me to draw me closer.I muttered to myself, "Does this promise hold any value? Even though I may not directly act against him, how can I distance myself from everything he's done?"Although I'm well aware that Liora is scheming here, if he hadn't teamed up with her and stood proudly against me, how would we end up in this situation today?"I tilted my face upward, gazing at Atlas's handsome features, and helplessly said, "On the other hand, I have to admit, Liora has quite a fighting spirit. I bow down to her tactics regarding scheming and hurting others. She's truly remarkable."Atlas embraced me tighter, speaking softly, "Don't exhaust yourself by thinking too much. Let things flow naturally."Worriedly, I said, "If we don't confront Liora, it's like leaving a menace behind. It's like raising a tiger. She'll come back to bite me. Do you think her intentions are solely aimed at Matthew this time?""It's not at all. By joining
Chapter 734 Ava Got Into a Fight
He had a confident smile, holding me tighter. "Alright, our task now is to sleep. You're heading to Bourdamun tomorrow, right? The matters in Bourdamun are crucial. Other things can wait."Without further ado, he lifted me and carried me into the bedroom, placing me on the bed. His hands rested on either side of me as he said, "Get some rest. I have a few things to handle. Sleep, and I'll be back in a moment."I could only nod. I was genuinely exhausted.He leaned down and greedily kissed my lips before straightening up, turning off the bedroom lights, and quietly exiting.Watching him disappear from my sight, I felt a slight sense of loss. I wanted to spend the night with him.I snuggled under the covers. I had to go to Bourdamun tomorrow, and a whole day of meetings awaited. The groundbreaking ceremony couldn't be neglected, especially considering its importance. There couldn't be any room for error.I didn't know what was happening lately. I felt unusually tired.Perhaps it w
Chapter 735 Fight Back
I felt a pang of heartache. It was my first time seeing my child in such a state. The others involved were boys.Suddenly, my expression turned cold as I looked at the teacher. "What exactly happened? How did it get to this?"The two teachers from Ava's class were in the office, both looking panicked.They knew what had happened to Ava, so they called me. I was certain they didn't dare call Atlas.Before the teacher could speak, Ava recounted the incident while crying, "Mommy, Joseph from my class insulted me... He said I'm the daughter of a criminal. He called me a bastard, said my dad is bad, and said you are shameless for being a mistress..."Her words surprised me. How could such young kids speak such vulgar words? These weren't things children should say! It was complete and malicious slander!I looked at the teacher. "Where did they learn these words? Why didn't you intervene?"As soon as I spoke, a plump woman stepped forward, trembling. She pointed at me and scolded, "