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."

back then?" I was truly amazed at Atlas's

to admit it, my admiration for him was growing

lazily, gazing at my face with satisfaction. Such a sight made him even more

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 cause trouble.

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

unique advantages and handled them. skillfully," Atlas added, emphasizing how Melanie was

was no surprise that Liora wanted to win and did

incomparable to others, and she looked down on

veteran warrior in

inside, she suffered a lot, all thanks to Liora. So whatever Liora told

asking, "Are you saying Melanie

understatement. It

speechless. I couldn't fathom the inhumane methods he referred

her composure.