Beyond the Divorce

He had no choice but to compromise and left the room with me. Standing at the door, he pointed to several villas below. "Our people are staying there."

I glanced down, marveling at the beautiful surroundings. Each villa was perfectly spaced among the lush greenery. Our villa was relatively larger, with a sparkling blue swimming pool nearby. It truly was a leisurely place. "Let's go see them," I suggested, leading the way down the path.

Atlas happily followed beside me. "Arnold said he'd leave once I'm with you. I need to ask when he's planning to leave."

Just then, Atlas's phone rang. He quickly stopped, and I looked at him, listening intently as he answered the call.

He simply responded with an "okay," and I couldn't hear what was said on the other end.

"Good. Have someone keep an eye on things." Atlas instructed before hanging up.

I hurriedly asked, "What's going on?"

"Navi left the main residence. It seems like he's meeting someone and planning something."

"What do you mean?" I inquired.

"The exchange," Atlas replied.

you mean he might bring my dad back here? Otherwise, how would the

his head. "Not

do we

me into an

his words, I could only pout in resignation. "Okay

Navi's movements, there was no rush for us.

Arnold emerged from one of

asked, "Had dinner

nodded, then asked, "When are

Are you

chuckled nervously as I explained, "No, why would I do that?

to miss?" Atlas interrupted, suddenly behind me.

on here? How did it

do you mean? Is she your property? She can have her own thoughts, you know?" "You

want. Atlas, if anything happens to my sister, I won't let you get

I quickly slipped into the villa Arnold had exited. I