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 be cautious. Do you want to check the contents inside to verify it?" Atlas replied, not yielding an inch with a hint of mockery in his tone. Then, he

to track it

We were disappointed again.

very skilled at anti-surveillance," The IT specialist remarked, "But judging from the signal

played a video showing my dad bound and leaning sideways

over the item, and I'll release him! Otherwise,

want to get what you're after, you need to make sure my dad is safe. He needs to come back without a scratch, or you

so riled up, Ms. Chloe." The voice sounded threatening. "We were just catching up. He hasn't slept all night. You should

laughter echoed through the

Catching up?

glanced at

my dad probably

for you to cooperate and bring me the item. Otherwise, I'll take him with me. He'll

the item to the riverside

The IT specialist exclaimed, "Okay! In Wickers