Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 1211 Hidden Forces at Play

"Have you found out anything?" I asked.

"They're just speculations for now. There's more to our fathers' situation than just the plane crash. The non-organization must have hidden secrets from our fathers. Also, Navi must have caught wind of some information, which is why he's reluctant to let go easily," Atlas "What do you think it could be?" I asked.

explained.

Atlas shook his head slowly. "It's hard to tell at the moment. We'll only understand the whole picture once we rescue Rory."

I felt even more pressure. What exactly had happened to my dad? What made him suffer for 20 years?

Atlas said patiently, "That's why I didn't want you to come. This game is unpredictable, but for us, saving your dad is crucial."

"But can Xavier really help us?" I asked, feeling a bit worried.

Atlas scoffed. "It's just a matter of each side getting what they want. Navi caused Xavier a lot of trouble over the years, and Xavier has been wanting to get rid of him for a long time. But Navi isn't someone to mess with. He has considerable influence on the dark side as well.

"This time, we're leveraging each other's strengths. Whether they win or lose doesn't affect us much. They're not saints. So, our cooperation is mutually beneficial," Atlas explained.

what if Xavier doesn't cooperate?" I

never engage in battles I'm not

silent. How could Atlas handle both sides in Bermuda? How could he not

he didn't want

now?" I

that

he call me later?" I wondered why he had proposed the exchange but then

why I didn't want you to bring your old one," Atlas said,

plans, but I want to see Dad

none of us had it easy. Especially my biological father, who was always on the run, and ended up as a bargaining chip. He even

indescribable pain. In this circle of people, I didn't know who was right or wrong, and there

aloof, acting as if

ends, I have

his arm around me. "Don't worry. My grandpa has been calling repeatedly, asking us to go back.

Stella must be planning something. She's been silent

Atlas and said,

this time. But she hasn't said anything to me. Do you think