Beyond the Divorce

Tristan immediately shielded me, facing off against the intruders.

This sudden turn of events made me nervous. I stared in astonishment at the menacing group before me, led by the same man I'd seen confronting Cane earlier in the day. His fair complexion contrasted sharply with the intense malice in his eyes. Peering past Tristan, he locked eyes with me while grinning wickedly.

Tristan stood firmly in front of me, ready for combat.

The old man unexpectedly rose in fury when he saw Millard. He positioned himself in front of Tristan, glaring angrily at the intruders and shouting at them, clearly agitated. The leader, faced with this sudden defiance, glared back. His smile was sinister, sending shivers down my spine.

He cursed under his breath.

I whispered to Tristan, "They're Navi's men."

Tristan remained calm, standing steady in front of me. "Don't worry, Mrs. Chloe. Navi seems to have many tricks up his sleeve. This guy's just a vicious mutt."

was right. Navi was cunning and was

attack dog. They realized they'd been deceived when they found that the cars

glanced at us both, raising his

but for Atlas's safety. If Navi was prepared, would it be

suddenly drew his dagger and swiftly struck him. The old man's furious shouts were silenced as he clutched his neck staggering and collapsing to the

never left my

splashed onto my face. I wiped it instinctively, and saw my hand stained with blood. I gaped in horror at the old man on the ground, blood pooling

for a moment, and

feeling a mix of shock,

He's just an old man! You're utterly ruthless," I spat at the intruders. The leader was still clutching the bloodied dagger. Tristan was worried I'd be scared. He remained vigilant as

him!" I snapped, pointing at the lifeless

rage, he chuckled mockingly.