Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 1377 What a Well-Executed Plan

Clark continued, "I sensed something was wrong. She didn't trust me anymore, so I secretly took my son out and kept him close to me. After all, he was still young, and I was afraid that Celine might harm him. Her usual tactic was to use him to control me."

I tilted my head, murmuring, "What a perfect scheme."

Clark looked at Atlas and said, "I knew that if I handed him over, she would have no use for me. So, I tested the waters..."

Atlas looked at him expressionlessly, his gaze icy. "Go on."

Clark turned to my father. "I told Celine you had escaped. That was when you constantly wanted to flee. When I tried that, I found out that she really wanted me dead.

"I had no other choice and nowhere to run. She sent her spies out everywhere to hunt me down. In the end, I had to seek refuge with Navi.

Navi was different. I knew what he was capable of. He was ruthless and

situation. I made you sound valuable to Navi and negotiated with him. My condition was that he had to protect me and my son. So, I

safe, Rory. Would you still be alive now if

Clark was slick indeed.

think you deserve some credit?" I scoffed angrily. "You and your son crippled my father, and you think you

keep trying

suddenly kicked him hard

this is all my fault. Forgive him. He's still young, it's all my

enraged me. "How dare you try to bargain with us? You're an ungrateful scoundrel.

classmates. You managed to curry favor with Louis and acted like a savior. Why did you hog the limelight

be? I didn't think someone like this existed in this world. I hadn't expected Byron, Melanie, and Michelle to turn out the way they did