Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 1421 Covert Operations

He turned to me and said, "Why don't you go change and rest for a while? Dylan and I need to go out. We might not make it back for lunch, but I'll join you for dinner. After eating, you can take a nap until I return, okay?" "Sure," I replied meekly. I could sense that Atlas had important matters to attend to since we returned here.

He swiftly left with Dylan, and I watched their car disappear into the rain.

As expected, Atlas didn't return for lunch with me.

However, with Sandy and Iris keeping me company, I didn't feel lonely at all. In fact, I was quite content.

They entertained me with stories, although I couldn't recall any of the events they described. Still, I found their tales exciting.

To be honest, the more I learned, the more intrigued I became by the estate currently under Celine's control.

After lunch, Sandy suggested I take a short nap upstairs. I simply agreed and went back to my room.

I checked the time, and it was about 3 p.m. back home. After a moment's thought, I called Lauren.

She answered quickly and asked, "Are you doing okay?"

"Everything's fine."

his grandfather?" Lauren inquired

It was a

with relief on the other end of

before responding,

you

think Celine might be losing control over Grandpa. Even if it was her idea to summon us back,

over two hours without letting Celine in. Although was also asked to leave, I could see that Celine looked a bit

we visited the Pierce

day to Lauren truthfully. She had a sharp mind, and

If she wasn't nervous, it would indicate something else," Lauren

it would mean Grandpa had already

If she's nervous, it means the old man hasn't completely lost his senses. There's still

at the family home early today. Unfortunately for her, we arrived even earlier."

talked about. I didn't press him

tell you the whole truth. He couldn't bear to let you be worried," Lauren immediately explained, probably afraid I might be

you

some undisclosed secrets between Celine and Grandpa?" I asked,

so indifferent to