Beyond the Divorce

"According to reports from my people in the Pierce family, Celine has incurred significant losses in recent years. That's why she doesn't want to give up ATL Empire." I looked at Atlas, understanding the situation. "Because she colluded with external forces?"

"Yes." Atlas looked at me, smiling approvingly. "But she also understands that since the Cross family sanctioned her, ATL Empire is just an empty shell in her hands."

"Oh?" My thoughts raced. "Is it because the Cross family is familiar with your father, especially since he grew up with them?"

Atlas shook his head, "Not entirely. My father had already prepared for everything. This was all part of his strategic plan. After his death, the Cross family activated my father's emergency plan.

"We have many projects and large businesses that are not part of ATL Empire's structure. The original ones are gradually shrinking and becoming mere shell companies. The real ATL Empire has been in my hands since I was 15. She can't do anything about that."

Atlas spoke with a gleam in his eyes. He lowered his gaze to look at me, "After finding you, I became even more unbridled. With you alive and by my side, I can deal with her without any reservations. This mus be fate."

"Looks like the Cross family really favored you. Your father had a keen business vision too. If he were still alive, during these twenty years, you two would have been..." I couldn't continue as tears welled up in my eyes.

"My father's business acumen has always been accurate. He foresaw the development of the country and focused on it. That's why he placed so much emphasis here, especially on the forefront city, Foswood. But there was also another crucial factor in my decision to come to Foswood..."

He looked at me, his smile brightening like a dazzling galaxy. I sensed that it was related to finding me.

with her family and went missing. Later, that family moved from their original location, but one thing was

fairy tale." Atlas's story seemed surreal and utterly unbelievable to me. I

idea how I

town northeast of Etria. The only thing I knew was what happened after my high school entrance examination..." I looked at Atlas,

Foswood, had looked for

know if I would

him without the heart-wrenching divorce

re-entered the business world.

searched

have kept looking?"

His tone left

determination etched on