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."

grandfather?"

was a false alarm

of the line. "What's she

for a moment before responding, "It might not necessarily

do you mean?" Lauren

it was her idea to summon us back, it seems Grandpa didn't act according to her wishes." "Why do you say that?"

we family's old home, Grandpa spoke alone with Atlas for over two hours without letting Celine in. Although was also asked to leave, I could see that

we visited the Pierce

truthfully. She had a sharp mind, and I enjoyed analyzing

good sign. If she wasn't nervous, it would indicate something else,"

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

the old man hasn't

seemed afraid that Grandpa would have private conversations with Atlas, so she arrived at the family home early

he didn't tell me what they talked about. I didn't press him for more

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

Are you saying

and

so indifferent