Sean had brought back information revealing that Deputy Director Raymond Holt and the head of citizen data, Melissa Marrow, had supported Byron. However, the real mastermind remained elusive.Deep in thought, Atlas told Sean, "Start investigating from the prison. There's something fishy about Pierre Keller's sudden death there. I don’t think his death is that simple, considering what happened to Pierre's wife and daughter.""I've already started looking into all the prison guards who had contact with Pierre," Sean informed Atlas. "I'm checking them one by one."Atlas nodded and advised Sean, "Keep a close eye on Byron's contacts. Pay attention to every phone call he makes."I felt that the situation had reached its climax. The truth was about to be unveiled.Sean added, "We've been monitoring the situation online. Byron seems to be trying to suppress those reports.""Let it continue to ferment. Intensify the pressure on him," Atlas determinedly instructed. "The more he tries to s
She flipped through the next photo and an unusually gentle smile appeared on her face.I proceeded to tell her why I had separated from Matthew. When I reached the crucial part, she trembled angrily, her eyes red. I sensed her anger brewing and quickly comforted her. "It's all better now. I have Atlas who loves me. I don't have to suffer anymore. Whenever things seem bad, it's a sign that good luck is on the way."Surprisingly, she hugged me, reminiscent of how she had protected me during our school days.My nose tingled, and I told Lauren, "Back then, Beatrice used to protect me like this and make sure I wasn’t being bullied."Lauren, who was a very sensitive person, wiped a tear away and looked at Beatrice. "From now on, Beatrice, we won't let you suffer even a bit! Chlo's Mr. Atlas is out for revenge for you."Beatrice was surprised when she heard Lauren's words. She looked at me and asked, "...Mr. Atlas, is he… really your husband?""Yes, it’s exactly as you see. He's my husb
Atlas looked at me and nodded. He kissed me and said, "My wife is getting smarter. You’re well-trained!""Will it be dangerous?" I looked at Atlas's face with some concern and asked seriously."How could it be? When did your husband make a mistake?" Atlas looked at me, full of pride.After he finished speaking, he leaned in, and I just went with the flow.…The sky was sunny the following day. There was a scent of flowers and the sound of birds chirping outside the window.I looked at Beatrice and asked, "How about we go out to the yard, bask in the sun, and enjoy the birds and flowers outside?"She had a much better complexion than when she first returned. She turned her head to look out the window and immediately agreed to my suggestion, saying, "Sure! Let's go down and sit for a while."Lauren went out with Arnold today.There were only me, the caregiver, and Beatrice at home.After speaking, she attempted to sit up independently. She sighed and said, "After so many years
She smiled at me and said, "I've forgotten the heat of the sun. I haven't felt the taste of sweating for several years. It's nice to enjoy life like this!"I smiled, "Then cherish it. When you're almost recovered, If you don’t mind, come to Foswood and spend some time with me!"A light of longing appeared in her eyes."My home in Foswood is also beautiful, and the air there is quite good! If you want a quiet place to be alone, I also have a spare courtyard. You can stay as long as you want!" I sincerely invited her.However, I'm afraid that Beatrice won't have much time for herself in the future. Once she overturns Byron, she must take over Keller's Dairy and the Chandler Group.How much time did she have for herself?She lacked someone she could fully trust and who could genuinely help her."Okay!" She looked at the distant sky. "I want to go! Chloe, I didn't expect that I could see you again and have the chance to be with you. God has been kind to me. I'm content.""Everythin
I could only sit quietly beside her, heavy-hearted.Beatrice continued with a self-deprecating expression, "The fact is, he had another family. His focus was on another home, raising a mistress and fathering an illegitimate child!"She chuckled, "And these two put on a show in front of us almost every day! Shamelessly playing the role of pitiful creatures, like parasites on my mom, living comfortably off her and making their parasitic life so splendid! In the end, they even laid hands on their benefactor."Listening to Beatrice's account, I truly felt speechless."Who is Byron Chandler? What does he take my mom for? I rarely saw my dad when I was young since he was always busy. He didn't hug or kiss me like other dads did."I thought it was because he worked hard for our family. Hahaha... Byron Chandler was busy carefully arranging and hatching schemes to get fortune and commit murder!" Beatrice spoke each word deliberately.Her hoarse voice sounded so heart-wrenching."They wer
I held her tightly, and the caregiver had already rushed in. I patted her back to comfort her, "Beatrice, don't be angry. Relax! There are countless ways to punish them!"I kept comforting her, and she tightly held onto my hand, gradually calming down with each deep breath.She was drenched in sweat."Don't be like this. It's easy to make her feel worse than death, even if she goes in, she will still be made to wish she were dead." I said maliciously, "I know Hazelyn Chandler too well. She's not worthy of pity."She suddenly raised her head and looked at me, "Is what you said true?"I nodded calmly, "As long as you want, it's certain!"We fell silent, and I was thinking about Gabriel, but I didn't dare ask. As if she could read my mind, she spoke about Gabriel again."Gabriel was my senior in school. He was a year older than me. The Russell family was still well-off at that time, and they were engaged in the furniture manufacturing business. He was the eldest in the family, usua
"Jocelyn sneered at me and said, 'Little bastard! You don't accept it? This house was originally mine. Your mother took everything that belonged to me. She thought her status was so noble, always acting like a savior, right? Now let's see how generous she can be.“She said, ‘'Everything here will be mine from now on! Whether you accept it or not, that's the reality. Bryon is my man, and Hazel Marrow is his daughter! Oh! ... By the way, you don't know yet! Hazel Marrow's real name is Hazelyn Chandler, do you understand?'“Then she laughed arrogantly, 'Everything here is mine. Helen Keller should have died a long time ago. Everything here is mine. Can you see it?'"Chloe! You see how arrogant she is? But Bryon just stood there and watched!" Beatrice's tears flowed."Jocelyn pointed at me and said, 'You, vacate your room and move downstairs! If you still want to stay here, follow the rules. From now on, everything here is under my control! Helen Keller has completely disappeared. I no
"Bryon and Gabriel!" Beatrice said angrily, clenching her teeth tightly."Two months later, Gabriel married Hazelyn," Beatrice continued. "Later, Hazelyn went to the psychiatric hospital and proudly told me that her dad would do everything she wanted because he loved her. She threatened to send Gabriel to prison and force the Russell family to make up for the blood she lost that day if he didn't comply.""The Russell family chose to become in-laws with the Chandler family, with a dowry of over a billion! That was all the money from the Keller family. Bryon and the Russell family have worked together since then. The Russell family rose to prominence and achieved great success. Gabriel would even occasionally flaunt his love in front of everyone.""So, Jocelyn harmed her daughter. But the rumors all claim that you injured Hazelyn." I said.Beatrice curled up in her seat like a hedgehog. "That was Bryon. He sent me to the psychiatric hospital. The night I went in, he drugged me to sto
Four months later, at a hospital in Foswood.After being wheeled out of the delivery room, I saw my entire family waiting for me outside.My grandmother, supported by Hana, walked up to me, trembling. "Chlo, my Chlo, you've been through so much!"Beside my grandmother was a girl who looked a lot like me, standing silently beside my grandmother. She was the one who had been crafted to be my counterfeit.What was even more dramatic was that the DNA test results had revealed that she was actually my parents' daughter. When we found out, we cried tears of joy. It was truly heaven-sent. From then on, I gained another sister, who was like a twin to me.Feeling a little weak, I looked at her kind smile and said, "Grandma! It's two boys!""We all saw them. They’re very handsome and healthy! I can finally rest assured. My daughter has a life partner now," Ivanna said as she eagerly squeezed by my side.Everyone burst into laughter. Jared reached out his long arm and pulled her back. "Com
I closed my eyes, trying hard to recall my dreams. Usually, this scenario always appeared in my dreams, but now I couldn't remember any details.Atlas looked at me indulgently. "Take your time, don't rush. Your mom will help us."I took a deep breath, clearing all the distractions from my mind. I seemed to see my mom holding my hand, eagerly walking into the woods, looking around and at the treetops. As we ventured deeper into the woods, I asked, "Where are you taking me, Mom? The woods are so dark. I'm scared! Don't go in, Mom. There might be wild animals!""Don't be afraid. I'm here with you. We need to find the tallest tree.""Why do we need to find the tallest tree?""So you can remember!""But I can't walk anymore. I'm scared!""Go sit on that rock for a while. I'll come to you.""A rock," I murmured as I suddenly opened my eyes.I quickly stood up, searching for a place with rocks."Search where there are rocks," Atlas instructed the others.Everyone dispersed quickly,
I gazed at Atlas's anxious face, his features wavering before my eyes. "Chlo... tell me what's wrong," he said, concern etched on his handsome face. I glanced around the room, noticing all our loved ones present, their faces filled with worry, both inside and outside the door.Closing my eyes, I nestled into Atlas's embrace. I felt exhausted like never before. With a soft murmur, I confessed, "I'm... I'm okay." My head throbbed fiercely with an unbearable sensation."I'm fine," I repeated before settling back into his arms, still as a statue. In my ears, the echoes of my dream lingered.A team of medical staff rushed in. Atlas patted me gently. "Let the doctors check you out, sweetheart. You've been out for 48 hours! Let them examine you, okay?"He eased me onto the bed. After the doctors finished their examination, they briefed Atlas on the results.I drifted back to sleep, this time for real, unaware of anything.When I woke up again, the room was bright. Blinking, I look
Ernest was truly shaken by the sight before him, visibly trembling in fear."Everyone in the car, get out! You have one minute." After Atlas's words, several red dots appeared on the foreheads of the people inside the car.The driver immediately wet himself in fear, raising his hands. "N-No... please!..."As his hand reached for the door handle to exit the car, Kenzie shot him dead. I screamed in terror, but at the same time, the man in the passenger seat slumped over, also dead.However, that shot came from a sniper outside.The others were dumbfounded. The two men beside me immediately grabbed their heads and crouched down."Get out of the car!" Kenzie shouted loudly.The two men beside me acted as if they had been granted clemency, reaching to open the car door and shouting, "Don't shoot!" Then, they rolled out of the car, clutching their heads."Kenzie... release Chloe... save me!" Ernest wailed, his appearance filled with disdain.Kenzie's voice trembled. "Ernest...""
"I really haven't seen anything. What are you talking about? My dad never told me about this!" I gritted my teeth, holding onto this secret, but it was clear they already knew about the existence of the survey maps."If you want your children to live, you better tell me the truth. Otherwise, I won't hesitate to show you no mercy. Let me tell you the truth, I didn't plan on leaving alive!" Kenzie's admission was chilling."Then if I die, bitch, I'll take you down with me. Oh... no, scratch that. It'll be you and your children. Haha… So, tell me!" She hit me with the back of the gun."Kenzie, you know how Atlas feels about me. He wouldn't let me be harmed. Do you really think he'd tell me too much? About those maps you mentioned, not only do I not know, but I haven't even seen them. “Even if they exist, my father would only tell him..." I appealed to Atlas's protective feelings toward me, a reasonable plea since most men would be protective of their loved ones, especially Atlas.Ju
I adjusted my breathing and asked, "What do you want to know?"Although I asked this, my mind raced. "He's been back for some time now and has said too much... You've got to tell me, what exactly do you want to know?""Louis and Rory had a secret between them. What was it?" Kenzie said, her voice dripping with malice."They…" I deliberately gasped loudly, buying myself some time. I knew Atlas would come to rescue me. My priority was to protect my children."They... two of them had a... sizable sum of money..." Since that money was already in our hands, I thought it would be futile even if they knew.Kenzie completely released her grip and then shoved my head forward abruptly. My body plunged forward, but quick reflexes saved me as I grabbed onto the front seat, steadying myself."What money? How much?" Kenzie seemed very interested."The amount is significant, but I don't know exactly." I played coy with her. After all, everyone was interested in money matters.Of course, Kenzi
The screech of brakes pierced the air, and a gray car halted right in front of me. Instinctively, I stepped back, unable to discern the make of the car before two individuals leaped out and swiftly pulled me into the vehicle. Simultaneously, a panicked cry sounded from behind me, "Chlo…"Before I could even assess the situation inside the car, it bolted forward."What do you want? Who are you people?" I struggled and shouted.Suddenly, a hand reached out from behind, gripping my neck tightly, and a chilling voice whispered, "Enough."With just those words, I instantly recognized the person. The voice was all too familiar.I steadied my nerves and spoke with feigned calmness, "Kenzie, you've got some nerve, attacking me in broad daylight. It seems like you're really desperate. What? Your plan failed, didn't it?"My neck was forcefully pulled backward. The sudden suffocation drove me to claw at the arm, choking me instinctively."Don't move! If you don't want to die so soon, beh
Atlas's face darkened as he uttered a curt "Hmm" and hung up the phone.Turning to Tristan, he said, "Escort Mrs. Chloe back to the office."He looked at me and softened his tone, "You go back to the office first, I'll come to pick you up later." Atlas expressed a hint of apology."Okay." I nodded.Tristan escorted me to my office and gave me some instructions before leaving.Then, my phone rang. It was a call from Trinity. I quickly answered, "Chlo, I'm about to head to the airport, I’m going to Yare. Do you have any messages for the old lady?"Her sudden question caught me off guard. I really didn't know what message to convey. After all, the old lady of the Avila family to me was just an impression from a photo."No. Let's talk after everything's settled. I'll arrange a time to visit her," I said lightly.Although the travel ban for me had been lifted with the situation becoming clearer, Yare was in turmoil, and I was pregnant. I didn't want to make any promises to the old l
Atticus carefully watched the agitated Mia as he sat in the wheelchair. He pulled out a document and held it out for the media to see."ATL Empire invested 10 billion in Echelon Group a month ago, intending to work together to build a new real estate development and construction field in Zydan. I regret to inform you that you’re no longer a significant shareholder in Echelon, Miss Mia."Even I was shocked by that investment certificate. I looked at Atlas, who seemed confident."To be more accurate, Echelon Group had already signed this agreement before I went to Celestis Island. The real largest shareholder of Echelon Group is ATL Empire. I’m just a partner."As you planned, the shares had long been diluted, but unfortunately, not by you, but by ATL Empire. But I still want to thank you for helping me remove the scum from Echelon Group and purifying Echelon’s ranks."Mia suddenly stood up and banged her fist on the table. She shouted, "Impossible! Atticus, are you playing me?""Y