Beyond the Divorce

My father wasn't surprised by our reactions at all.

He continued solemnly," This mineral distribution map represents the global mining landscape. We could control three-fifths of the world's total mineral resources if we could implement mining operations in Torado alone. That doesn't include mining operations in other

continents."

His words left us both speechless.

Immediately, Atlas asked, "So when Archie mentioned that my father wanted to discuss something with him before his passing, it was about the BZ plan? He said he was in an important meeting at the time and couldn't make it to Foswood as my father had suggested. "They planned to meet at another time. But before that meeting could take place, the tragic news of my parents' deaths in the plane crash arrived. Archie has always regretted that. He said my father sounded really serious at the time." "Yes, that was the plan. Do you know why your father focused his business in Torado and ended up in Foswood?"

"To leverage resources and gain support from influential figures," Atlas summarized concisely.

intended to leverage Archie's power and mutual support to implement the BZ plan smoothly

all the heads of state. There was no better option than Zydan, especially since Archie is a

my lowest, the Hansen family sent me to the Beringer family in Foswood for refuge, which saved me from being hunted down. The Beringer family has protected me since then," Atlas said emotionally. "That's why we decided to focus on Zydan after thoroughly examining all the heads of state. This was also the real

the survey results were not entirely complete at the time. We didn't want to formally discuss anything with Archie until all

completed

was fully developed.

only decided it was time to talk to Archie about

being able to attend that meeting, but there was a national conference at the time, and he

was changed."

"But in recent years, I've been involved in quite a bit of mineral development, inspired by the mining businesses my father left behind. It allowed me to see the true value of the industry." "You've inherited your father's wisdom, Atlas. I thought that the Pierce family was doomed, but we need to thank the heavens for you." My father was becoming

of the mineral resources I've developed have contracts with Zydan, and almost all of them are discreet. Only a few in Pharica are my personal businesses." This was the first time I had heard Atlas talk about