Beyond the Divorce

Atticus hadn't expected me to mention Denton's name immediately. He seemed a bit surprised but nodded. "You're truly sharp-minded."

I smiled lightly, feeling a special admiration for Rose.

Atticus continued, "Denton is someone to keep an eye on. Over the past few years abroad, he has accumulated many resources and connections. He's the true mastermind behind the Terrells."

It seemed that Atticus and Rose were on the same page. I couldn't help but think that I needed Grayson to investigate Denton thoroughly.

"But you don't have to worry too much. After all, Bourdamun's new development is a project from higher-ups. Even if he has ideas, he needs to weigh his strength. He will unlikely get his way, even if it's evenly matched.

"Trying to contend with the higher-ups is not as simple as it used to be," Atticus consoled when he saw I hadn't spoken.

"Back then, were you also afraid of running into a tough nut like Nelson?" I asked Atticus with a mischievous smile.

"Not entirely." Atticus's response was interesting.

I couldn't help but laugh. "So, it means there were some considerations in that regard."

He nodded without reservation. "I don't have the same ideas as you regarding the Bourdamun project. You aim to use Bourdamun to create your positioning prototype, whereas I knew from the beginning that there would be follow-ups for my projects in Rivendell."

were undoubtedly

Atlas had been so fierce back then. He knew this project was only a prelude, with hidden chunks

of Celine's arrival, manipulating the

she turned the long-term advantage into

Atlas had miscalculated in this

and said, "Not all projects are worth taking on. They must fit into

development plan. Bourdamun's et

determined to use it to create a model project, and

probed into it, knowing this bone is too tough to chew. It's not worth the effort for them. So, you face no

I wondered why there were no competitors, and I

start that even if I competed for this project, the final result would fall into your hands," Atticus said

For me, Atlas is my formidable rival. I won in Rivendell by chance, but Bourdamun is different. Atlas has long paved the way for you.

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prerequisite for victory."

the Beringers?" I asked, looking calmly at Atticus. "The Beringers haven't made