Beyond the Divorce

"I know," Arton said gratefully. "For the sake of my son, I won't let you down."

Hana glanced at me, then looked at Atlas tentatively. "How about I accompany Chloe here? I can be her translator."

Atlas calmly responded, "Your role is to cover for Arnold. With you by his side, it implies that he's on vacation with his girlfriend."

"Is he currently in the country?" Arnold asked.

"Yes. He's already in Foswood. And Denton is also there, accompanying him."

Atlas then turned to Arnold. "You might receive a call later asking where you are. Tell the truth, say you're on vacation here with your girlfriend and got injured. If he invites you to meet, don't agree too easily. Put up a show." Arnold made an OK gesture to Atlas. "Don't worry. I'm good at acting."

His words elicited laughter from everyone, lightening the mood instantly.

After dinner, we chatted until late before returning to our rooms.

me upstairs. As we walked,

arranged for a special friend to make contact with Denton. This is the person Denton has

and Arnold is the bait, considering the Beringer

pride to keep him on edge?" I began to understand Atlas's

like you haven't been scared

smiled and leaned into his embrace, wrapping my arms around his waist. "You say that, but my legs were trembling. If it weren't for your subordinate discovering it early and your timely arrival, something bad might have happened to us." Atlas

shoulder. "Stop it. How did you become

I was confident that Navi wouldn't dare provoke me, and my people have been

My legs were

what he wants." "They're all dead?" I was surprised. "Oh right, what about that young man? Is he okay?" "He's fine, don't

killed himself when caught and we let go of one so

Atlas spoke lightly. "These people

individuals from the non-organization?" I asked like a

Denton to stir