Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Atlas never mentioned this matter to me. I was sure he knew about this.

I took the opportunity to ask Dominic many questions, and he promised to visit Bourdamun soon. I even invited Sally to join us.

After all, winter was approaching in Solaris, and it would be a test for Sally's health.

Our conversation went on late into the night, and as we parted ways, we agreed to meet in Foswood.

On the way back, Ardie said to me, "I didn't expect your business to become this big. It really impresses me."

I smiled wryly and said, "Didn't you hear what Dominic said about the crisis involved?"

Ardie dismissively said, "Ah, what are you afraid of? With someone behind you who can strategize things, you can rest easy, right?"

His words did ease my mind, and I said, "If it weren't for Atlas, I really wouldn't have the confidence to do this. Ardie, do you think I might hold him back?"

Honestly, this concern had always been on my mind.

Ardie chuckled as he drove. "That just means you don't know him well enough. The greater the pressure, the more active his mind becomes."

"How many years have you two known each other?" I asked curiously. Even though I knew that Atlas had once lived with the Beringer family, I didn't know the details.

to hear about that period from each person's perspective,

he was 16, so it should be about 14 years now.

or six years. It was during our school

you go into business?" In my perception,

at the helm, it's enough to maintain the Beringer family business. Besides, I've always had

and seemed to hesitate. I could tell he had something

you want

you... really not remember anything

Not one bit." I said softly, "I don't know

on

easy for him to find you, so perhaps it was fate. I'm not superstitious, but maybe he moved the heavens. I witnessed the whole

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me. He did so much, and I know nothing. It's unfair to him."

I understand

he searched for you, all of us thought it was impossible. After

did it." Ardie

you. Now what you

too distracted.