Beyond the Divorce

I was taken aback. My heart felt like it was being squeezed tightly as the thing I feared would happen seemed to have unfolded.

"Take your time, Arton," I reassured the anxious voice on the phone.

"Something big has happened, Mrs. Chloe. I'm sorry... there's been an explosion at the construction site."

"An explosion?" I echoed, trying to process the sudden news.

My head spun. An explosion? A knot formed in my stomach as I abruptly stood up from my chair.

"Yes, one of our high-rise buildings that was under construction exploded." Arton's voice trembled with urgency. "It just happened. Johnson and I are on our way to the scene. We don't have all the details yet, and the explosion is still ongoing." The phone crackled with intense explosion sounds, echoing loudly.

"I'll report back to you soon. I have to go to the scene now..." Arton's voice trailed off as the call ended.

"Stay safe!" I shouted, then quickly headed outside.

"Carol!" I called urgently, my voice betraying my unease. Carol immediately ran over to me, asking, "Chloe, what's wrong?"

"Tell Tristan to get ready. I'm heading to Bourdamun."

We walked briskly toward Ryan's office, where he was already stepping out.

need to say anything. I knew he was already aware of the news when I saw

Benny that he's in charge

Benny's response came from

stairs. I entered the waiting car, and Carol entered the passenger

headed toward his

Atlas called. "I got the news, Chlo. Don't worry, I've arranged for people to control the

going to Bourdamun!" I shouted into

take a helicopter. It'll be

ATL Empire," I said immediately, then turned to Carol. "Tell Ryan

Ryan, while I dialed

still on the way

Mrs.

there

once I assess

said

phone, I squeezed it tightly, my heart pounding with

have been an explosion? Were there

the car and hurried inside. Ryan rushed in, approaching me with concern. "Are you feeling

seriousness in his expression,