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."

realize Tristan was right. Navi was cunning and was clearly

Navi's attack dog. They realized they'd been deceived when they found that

at us both, raising his

for Atlas's safety. If Navi was prepared, would it be dangerous for Atlas to return to the base? Before I could gather my thoughts,

them 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

eyes never

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,

a moment,

back, feeling a

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 he comforted me. "Don't be

snapped, pointing at the lifeless old

my rage, he chuckled mockingly. "Are you