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.

Xavier doesn't cooperate?"

not sure of winning,"

could Atlas handle both sides

no wonder he didn't want

Navi now?" I

got some intel yesterday that

call me later?" I wondered why he had

your calls on my phone. That's why I didn't want you to bring your

nestled into his arms obediently. "No. I know you have plans, but I want to see Dad as soon as possible. H-He's been suffering for

who was always on the run, and ended up as a bargaining chip.

didn't know who was right or wrong, and there was no

aloof, acting as if

my teeth. "No matter how this ends,

grandpa has been calling repeatedly, asking us to go back. This has dragged on for too long. After

feel that Stella must be planning something. She's been silent for too long. I'm a

Atlas and

she hasn't said anything to me.