Beyond the Divorce

I playfully slapped Lauren's thigh, saying, "You're really something, girl. I must say, you've cleared up my thoughts. Who would've thought there was a mastermind right next to me?"

"I'm no mastermind, just an onlooker with a clear view. Tanum isn't strong enough yet, and some people don't acknowledge us. Why? Because they think we're winning unfairly with the support of the ATL Empire. They believe it isn't a fair fight."

"I have to admit that there's some truth to that."

"So, we need to continue to strengthen ourselves and make them submit. Bourdamun is our top priority, and making money is crucial for our growth. Didn't Atticus also say that Melvern isn't short of money? So, let him bleed.

"Whether his funds are dirty or clean, we'll make him pay through our strength. If he's twisted, that's his problem. We won't get involved. We're all in the business of making money, so this is only natural. Is there a problem with that?" Lauren looked at me triumphantly, wearing a mischievous smile.

I then recalled the man who got drunk in my villa the night before. "People are always clear about others' affairs but muddled about their own. It's like trying to cut your own hair." I sighed. She glanced at me, fully aware of what I meant. She retorted, "Don't preach to me!"

I shot her a glance. "Oliver got drunk at my place last night. I don't even know if he's awake right now."

me in surprise. "How did he end up at your

we had dinner at your place. Did you know that he never left your ward for even a minute during your hospital stay?" Lauren's expression turned

with a bottle in hand, already drunk. He even made Atlas drink with him." I watched Lauren's expression.

do want to forgive him, but I

gone, and I'm still alive. It's my heart that's been sentenced." Lauren smiled bitterly.

ached, and I dared

of humiliation. You'll never understand the

mention of

She waved at me and said, "Don't mention him to me again.

about it. It's ruining

mood."