Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 1163 Finding Out the Whole Story

"We have to play it by ear." He said, "I believe this notebook must be crucial, not just to your father but also to the ones who want it. There must be secrets involved. Even if we have this, we can't let them have their way." As soon as Atlas said this, everything clicked for me.

Indeed, they knew my father better than I did. How did they know about this mysterious notebook? What exactly was in it that led them to resort to kidnapping?

"So, are we heading there now? But the person on the phone is after the notebook. If we don't give it to them, then...?"

I was a bit unsettled, especially since it involved my dad's well-being.

"All the clues lead to the small town, so we must make a trip there to understand the whole story," Atlas asserted.

Just as we were about to leave the lobby, I heard my mom calling me from behind. "Chlo..."

I turned around to see her quickly descending the stairs.

We both stood in place, watching her approach. Though her expression remained composed, her eyes betrayed her inner unease.

"Are you two going on a business trip together?"

"Yes. Chlo and I

going?" She hesitated in her questioning, "Is it...

looked at her, wanting to hear

emotions, giving us a slight smile. "Well, you better get going! Come back soon and give me a call

you

"No... Go on. I have to

be back soon." Atlas didn't press further, subtly hinting at me to do the

"I'm leaving, Mom."

that, Atlas and I got into the

car, I asked, "Did

thing. That notebook

you're saying she knows about Dad's

must be well aware." Atlas

expressions when sensitive topics were brought

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