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."

Tristan was right. Navi was cunning and

man in front of us was just Navi's attack dog. They realized they'd been

leader glanced at us both, raising his eyebrows

If Navi was prepared, would it be dangerous for Atlas to return to the base? Before I could gather my thoughts, an unexpected turn of events

swiftly struck him. The old man's furious shouts were silenced as

eyes never

my hand stained with blood. I gaped in horror at

a moment, and

gasped and stepped back, feeling a mix of shock, sorrow, and

was still clutching the bloodied dagger. Tristan was worried

I snapped, pointing at the lifeless old

subordinate heard my rage, he chuckled mockingly. "Are you surprised, young lady? You're