Beyond the Divorce

"I'll discuss it with him," I said reluctantly, aware that taking over Echelon Group was no small task.

"Chloe, if anything happens to me, it must be the work of the Sunny family. Remember, you must take over Echelon Group. Please do that for me." Atticus's eyes held a hint of despair as he looked at me.

I have to admit, I felt a bit panicked. I had never seen Atticus look like this before. He was always such a confident and resolute man.

"Atticus, you..." I was at a loss for words, unsure how to comfort him. "Please don't say that. And thank you for trusting me."

"I have to go now. Please arrange a meeting with Atlas for me," Atticus said before giving me one last glance and leaving.

Even after Atticus disappeared down the corridor, I remained rooted to the spot, unable to shake off his words.

His words echoed in my ears. What on earth was going on? What had Atticus encountered? Who stirred up this mess?

finally stood up and made

villa where our gathering was taking place, I maintained my composure, though my thoughts were

Atlas drinking alone with Ernest

returned, casually offering me a glass of juice and asking, "Where did

to attend to," I replied casually, pulling her to sit

had made it clear from the start that they were

leaned in with a smile. "Not

smiled back, thinking that Mia wasn't planning to

return to Foswood for good, there's no need to rush. There are still opportunities for projects,

got Atlas wrapped around your finger now. Are there

waiting for me to ask that question so that she could pounce on

of the new Bourdamun completed, we can't just sit back. I'm thinking of