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."

grandfather?"

much. It was a false

of

a moment before responding, "It might not necessarily be her

do you mean?"

us back, it seems Grandpa didn't

with Atlas for over two hours without letting Celine in. Although

we visited the Pierce

the events of the day to Lauren truthfully. She had a sharp mind, and I

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

you suggesting that if she wasn't nervous, it would mean Grandpa had already been manipulated by her?"

old man hasn't completely lost

arrived at the family home early today. Unfortunately for her, we arrived even earlier." "Have you asked Atlas about it?" Lauren

did ask him, but he didn't tell me what they talked about. I didn't press him

why Atlas wouldn't tell you the whole truth. He couldn't bear to let you be worried," Lauren

Are you

Celine and Grandpa?" I asked, puzzled.

seem so indifferent to

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