Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

"When he invested in Liora, it was a probing move. Didn't I tell you? He came back for revenge this time, and I'm his target.

"Think about it. He needs to figure out everything about the people around me. He won't give up on any clues. The current situation between Liora and me forces him to pay attention to her opponents. He's afraid I might have allies, especially someone like you."

I found Atticus's words quite reasonable. "But one thing I can't figure out is how did he know we might have a connection?"

"That's not hard to find out. After all, we have some apparent cooperation," Atticus said casually.

I chuckled. "True!"

"Would you and your husband join us for dinner tonight?" Atticus suggested.

"No, I can't make it tonight. I have some supplier issues that I can't delay. Another time, perhaps." I declined Atticus's invitation.

I didn't ask him how he found out about my relationship with Atlas. Otherwise, he wouldn't have said, "You and your husband." These people are all sharp-minded, especially Atticus.

"How's Bourdamun? I couldn't make it to the groundbreaking ceremony. I heard there was quite a stir," Atticus inquired.

"Yeah, all thanks to your wife's masterpiece." I didn't keep it from him.

It just started now. Everything is smooth," I replied calmly. "Are you giving up on

I'm not in a hurry. Let him enjoy his little victory," Atticus

think he won't

he will have no choice but to turn to you guys," Atticus confidently stated. "Now you sound like

also waiting for Liora's final result. There's no rush. Let him stir things up. I'm taking a break and gathering strength. Once I'm rejuvenated and he has his designs and plans in place,

I haven't had a chance to ask Adrian." I honestly admitted

me of a

immediately perked

about the corner-cutting in Muborough. There's a powerful witness,"

and asked hastily,

Atticus

I was genuinely surprised. "How did you

I exchanged Muborough's project for Rivendell's. That's where my roots lie," Atticus said mysteriously, proving he was a sly

went into Arton's

I was stunned.

like Arton could indeed be an