Atlas remained silent, only tightening his arm around me to draw me closer.

I muttered to myself, "Does this promise hold any value? Even though I may not directly act against him, how can I distance myself from everything he's done? "Although I'm well aware that Liora is scheming here, if he hadn't teamed up with her and stood proudly against me, how would we end up in this situation today?"

I tilted my face upward, gazing at Atlas's handsome features, and helplessly said, "On the other hand, I have to admit, Liora has quite a fighting spirit. I bow down to her tactics regarding scheming and hurting others. She's truly remarkable."

Atlas embraced me tighter, speaking softly, "Don't exhaust yourself by thinking too much. Let things flow naturally."

Worriedly, I said, "If we don't confront Liora, it's like leaving a menace behind. It's like raising a tiger. She'll come back to bite me. Do you think her intentions are solely aimed at Matthew this time?"

"It's not at all. By joining forces with Melvern, she's not just targeting Matthew but also Atticus and me."

Atlas lowered his gaze to look at me.

I earnestly recounted what Atticus had told me

somewhat surprised. He frowned,

Atlas and said, "Atticus trusts

gently, then directly asked, "Do

looking up at him. "Perhaps it's not about whether I want to help or not. Liora won't let me off even if I don't extend a helping hand. I've long been a thom in her side. How could

let me live carefree?"

chuckled at myself. "Since she's teamed up with Melvern this time, it indicates the magnitude of her ambition. She's probably aiming for the top spot in the construction industry here in the

hint of mockery. "That's not possible. The position of leader

at him,

bit serious? I'm talking about serious matters here. I don't have such grand ambitions. I just want to establish my brand and fulfill my dreams. Honestly, I don't care about being the first or the

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