"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.

and going well. It just started now. Everything is smooth," I replied calmly.

in a hurry. Let him

he won't easily trust anyone, especially us," I said, referring to

from what I'm doing now. So, he will have no choice but to

I'm taking a break and gathering strength. Once I'm rejuvenated and he has his designs and plans in place, what's wrong with enjoying my

hearing application. I haven't had a chance to ask Adrian." I honestly admitted that I was

me of a

I immediately

the corner-cutting in

and asked

Atticus

I was genuinely surprised. "How did you

I exchanged Muborough's project for Rivendell's.

went into Arton's pocket. Don't you think he's an

I was stunned.

like Arton could indeed be an

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