Beyond the Divorce

When Atlas heard the impatient tone on the other side of the line, he smiled calmly and said, "That's not a problem. Give me a number, and I'll send it over for you." The kidnapper abruptly hung up.

The IT specialist slammed his fist on the table in frustration, saying, "I was so close!"

Atlas, with a composed expression, said, "Don't worry! We still have a chance. Be prepared."

As expected, the phone he held tightly rang again. It was a video call, and he quickly answered. The camera showed only a white ceiling and a hanging lamp.

I glanced at the screen, and it was clear that the camera was pointing at the ceiling.

"Let me see that notebook." The disguised voice from the other end seemed impatient. "I said, the hostage is in my hands. How I deal with him depends on how you cooperate." Atlas said calmly, "Hold on. I'll show it to you."

"Hurry up! Don't play any tricks!" It seemed the kidnapper was a cunning one.

Atlas leisurely took out his phone and found a photo in the gallery. It was one of the images Arnold had sent. He aimed the camera at the notebook cover, saying, "Can you see it?"

A roar came from the other side. "I want the real thing! Are you trying to deceive me?"

to check the contents inside to verify it?" Atlas replied, not yielding an inch with a hint of mockery in his tone. Then, he glanced at the IT specialist, who

about to track it down, the video suddenly

We were disappointed again.

an old hand, very skilled at anti-surveillance," The IT specialist remarked, "But judging from the signal strength, he

a video showing my dad bound and leaning sideways as

minutes later, the phone rang again, and the ominous voice said, "Hand over the item, and I'll release him! Otherwise, you'll know the consequences, Atlas Pierce." He articulated each

him? I warn you, if you want to get what you're after, you need to make

threatening. "We were just catching up. He hasn't slept all

echoed through the

Catching up?

glanced at

my dad probably knew

cooperate and bring me the item. Otherwise, I'll take

Bring the item to the riverside near Thenou Temple. Put it on

again. The IT specialist