Beyond the Divorce

Arnold explained how he knew about these things.

From this perspective, this was the most authentic version. The reason everyone kept silent was to avoid public outrage. After all, this was not a glorious matter, no matter from which angle you looked at it. This was the dark side of the city.

"Looking at it now, I don't think Atticus will deceive you. This turned out to be an unexpected stroke of luck. Atticus has some merits. He's very sharp-minded. Think about it. He turned a small contractor's business into the leading one in Foswood. That's his strength!

"But it shows he's not afraid to go the extra mile. He's a businessman, right? It's normal to go the extra mile for profit. Otherwise, how could he achieve his goals? Of course, now the leading power is you!" When he said this, he put on a playful smile.

"In my opinion, our grandma is the most shrewd," I praised.

"That's right, she's quite the strategist," Arnold openly admitted.

We both burst into laughter.

Before we could finish our conversation, Atlas walked in. Glancing at the time, I realized it was already the end of the workday.

He entered my office, and upon seeing Arnold there, his handsome face turned cold. "What are you doing here? You look quite idle."

With a lazy and triumphant expression, Arnold replied, "If I weren't idle, how could I have helped you drive away Melvern?"

even darker. He asked me, "What

"He wanted me to take

he want you to clean up his mess? He's clearly trying to

you think I'm that stupid? I refused and told him I had no interest in Ardora. Even if I were interested, I'd

to have this dominance. If you want something, just take it, right? Why bother settling?" Then,

decency! I'm still here, and

Go home and take care of

he finished speaking, Arnold's phone rang. He quickly took it out, glanced at the screen, and his whole face brightened. I was sure it was a call

cutesy voice came through the phone as soon

did you go? You're never home. You promised to pick me up from kindergarten.

as she spoke,

didn't forget! I

for you, but there were too many beautiful ones, and I couldn't decide. So, I came to ask your mommy for help, but your mommy asked-about my work, delaying me. I'm sorry! I will buy it immediately and

to Mommy!"

back soon. Don't talk to Uncle Arnold like