Beyond the Divorce

My dad nodded, saying, "Alright, I'll go along with your decision."

Atlas smiled reassuringly, sensing that something was bothering me.

"You look tired. Why don't you go upstairs, take a shower, and rest for a bit? We can have dinner together."

I gave him an admiring look, then stood up and asked, "Aren't you coming with me?"

Atlas quickly said, "Dad, I'll go upstairs with Chlo."

Hearing him casually call my father "Dad" always left me feeling strange.

This guy had mastered the art of humility.

He followed me, and as we returned to the room, he asked, "Why do you look so unhappy?"

I briefly explained the current situation to him. With a bitter expression, I said, "I can't get any leverage on Liora, and that's bothering me."

Atlas pressed me onto the bed and kissed me. "Is that what's troubling you? The more challenging the situation, the better."

at him, perplexed.

looked at me, saying, "People tend to reveal their flaws when they

but considered his words, which

afraid she'll slip

Where would she go? If she makes a move, she'll get caught. Don't you understand

find any solid evidence against them. I can't take action," I said, feeling helpless. "This

lure them out! Make them act

looked at Atlas in amazement, asking, "How do we lure

unknown, you must do nothing yourself. Isn't there only one material officer? Make another one! Haven't you heard the saying, 'The guilty conscience needs no

at him with doubt. "Make another

kept turning over Atlas's words. "Are

his mesmerizing eyes. "Mislead them, attract their attention, force them to act again,

about giving me some encouragement? Reward him with a little pre-dinner