Beyond the Divorce

I boldly voiced my speculation. "Don't tell me you guys orchestrated Melanie's escape?"

Atlas immediately shook his head. "No, but we did leverage the relationship between Liora and Felix, that's for sure."

I stared at Atlas, dumbfounded. He was overly modest if this was not their deal.

"How did you pull it off?" I asked, incredulous, while munching on food.

A hint of tenderness glinted in Atlas's eyes as he smiled.

"I had Liora and Felix's relationship thoroughly investigated by Grayson long ago. It wasn't part of our arrangement, but we used their connection." Suddenly, I remembered Grayson mentioning it to me.

"Grayson told me that he had checked in on Felix and Liora. Was it because of Melanie's confession? I said I'd have a good chat with Grayson tonight."

"I had investigated Melanie's confession because Liora always acted like she had insider information. I looked into it, and sure enough, information came from inside."

then?" I

to admit it, my admiration for

table lazily, gazing at my face with satisfaction. Such a sight

recent years, Liora made a fortune by extorting money from the inmates, especially those involved in economic crimes. They didn't lack money but wanted to

"I respect this woman. Her thought process is definitely on a different level. No wonder Melanie was completely under

situation was her own doing. She indeed had unique advantages and handled them. skillfully," Atlas

to win and did

background was incomparable to others, and

was a veteran warrior

lot, all thanks to Liora. So whatever Liora

"Are you saying Melanie was physically

is an understatement.

left speechless. I couldn't fathom

her composure. Why?" I was