Even though I was mentally prepared, I was still a little stunned.Trinity also hesitated momentarily when she saw who was in the private room, but quickly regained her composure.She casually said, "Looks like everyone's here."Although she said it lightly, the three of us were somewhat surprised by her words. We hadn't expected her to speak so casually, especially after seeing Ivanna.Her meaning was clear: the three of us being together seemed normal to her.I felt relieved and quickly explained, "It's lunchtime, so we decided to come here."Ivanna calmly watched Trinity walk in and sit down without hesitation."Yeah. Jared said you guys were back," Trinity said casually.Her words made Ivanna look directly at her. Ivanna was hesitant to speak.I knew Trinity wasn't telling the truth, so Ivanna's reaction wasn't surprising.Earlier this morning, Ivanna had mentioned that Jared was still asleep, so he had no idea we were back.Atlas and I had decided to come back on a whim
Trinity raised an eyebrow and smiled. "It seems like you care a lot about this.""Yes, I've always been resentful. After all, I don't think I did anything wrong, but you mistreated me. Things were left unresolved after that. Didn't you feel like something was missing?" Ivanna stared at Trinity. Her attitude was firm, and her tone was neither humble nor arrogant.Trinity remained calm and looked at Ivanna's delicate face.The two of them were complete opposites.Ivanna wasn’t wearing any makeup due to her pregnancy. But her delicate face was firm, appearing serene and radiant.Although Trinity had light makeup on, she still exuded a fierce and wild aura, which made her seem like she could explode at any moment.This was one of the reasons why Jared liked Ivanna."What if our positions were switched, Ms. Trinity?" Ivanna continued, "How would you feel if you were treated like this?""For me, that 'what if' doesn’t exist! It's not even possible!" Trinity said assertively.Ivanna
Trinity's face darkened, but I didn't flinch. I had to uphold the truth regardless of feelings. I had to be fair and honest since she had asked me about it.Ivanna smiled knowingly when she saw me firmly support her without hesitation. She quickly took over the conversation, relieving me of my dilemma."I can give you a reason, Ms. Trinity," Ivanna spoke up.Trinity smiled faintly, withdrew her gaze from me, and immediately declined. "No need."Both Lauren and I were somewhat surprised. Lauren immediately interjected, "Ms. Trinity!"Trinity raised her hand to stop Lauren from continuing.As Lauren and I looked at each other, Trinity got to her feet.I thought she was upset and wanted to leave. As I was about to get up to stop her, I saw Trinity do something unexpected to all three of us...As we were all feeling a bit bewildered, Trinity solemnly approached Ivanna next to her, bent down, and bowed, "I apologize for how I behaved to you, Ms. Ivanna. I'm sorry, I was wrong."Her
However, there was one thing I couldn't shake off: I had a feeling that Trinity came to see me because she had something to say.I felt uncomfortable asking too many questions with Lauren and Ivanna around. Trinity had always been cautious, and I doubted she would discuss whatever she wanted to say in front of them."Oh, by the way, I saw the fake Stella again, but she has no room to maneuver this time!" I said to Trinity.Trinity furrowed her brows. "It seems like she's pushing her luck further and further!"Suddenly, I asked, "Trinity, do you know a person named Lerak?""Lerak?" Trinity took a minute to think, then gave me a suspicious look before saying, "I know him.""How long have you known him?" I asked, feeling surprised."We have some connections with Navi, so it's quite normal to have contact with someone like him, who is like a military adviser to Navi," Trinity answered carelessly as she ate."How much do you know about him? Tell me about it," I asked with great inte
Lauren noticed that there was a bit of stiffness in our interaction, so she quickly said, "You two, stop talking about things that we don't know! Let's talk about something we all understand, okay?"Trinity and I exchanged a smile as we looked at one another. I smoothed things over and said, "See, there's a suggestion!"Trinity then looked at Ivanna's belly and remarked, "Your belly is quite impressive!"Ivanna was focused on eating. Hence, this statement caught her off guard for a moment. She looked at Trinity and smiled, "Who says it isn't?"After discovering his involvement with the Huffman family, we understood that Jared and Trinity were two very different people.No wonder Jared once told me, "One is fate! One is a partner!"Trinity was just his business partner."Why aren't you married yet with such a big belly?" Trinity asked directly."We're already registered! The rest doesn't matter. It's just a formality." Ivanna replied.Trinity gave Ivanna a serious look for a li
That meant she also wanted to invite Mia's fiance subconsciously."Don't you want to get to know Ernest better? Isn't this the best opportunity?" Trinity looked at me with meaningful eyes.Her gaze surprised me a bit. It seemed that she understood my thoughts very well. Or perhaps she also wanted to get to know Ernest better.But it was true that this kind of small-scale interaction was harmonious and logical."Okay!" I nodded. "I'll invite Mia!"Ivanna immediately asked, "What time?""Let's make it tomorrow! I have to inform Atlas in advance. I don't know if there are still service staff at Pleca Park, so I must arrange it." I said to them, giving myself some buffer time.I needed to inform Atlas in advance. Since he had just arrived from Nocturnia, he would have a lot on his plate, and today was simply too rushed to be realistic.The relationships between us became more harmonious with this arrangement. Trinity asked Ivanna, "Are you relieved now?"However, Ivanna casually r
I couldn't help but smile. Before going to sleep, he always needed to embrace me to feel secure.I had no choice but to obediently climb onto the bed after realizing that he was already tired but insisted on staring at me and holding onto my hand. He motioned for me to lay my head on his chest while he extended his long arm and patted it. I did as he said, and then he comfortably embraced me.By the time Mia answered the phone, he had already fallen asleep.I moved a little away from him. I lowered my voice, and called Mia, "Mia, are you in Foswood?""Yes! I am." Mia's tone was very relaxed. "I heard you went to Nocturnia. You're back?""Yeah! I came back last night." I chuckled lightly, but it seemed she also knew I went to Nocturnia."Why did you come back so soon? I was planning to call you and invite you out, but I heard you went to Nocturnia, so I didn't."I quickly told Mia, seizing the opportunity, "I just saw Trinity today and wanted to gather tomorrow at Pleca Park. It
The next morning, I woke up to a pair of clear, endearing eyes.He wrapped his large hand around my waist as he noticed me waking up and gently inquired, "Awake?""When did you wake up? Why didn't you sleep a bit more?" I reached out and pinched his cheek, then my arm draped over his neck as I stretched lazily.He opened his mouth to stop my hand gently. He smiled, and his eyes filled with affection.I smiled and dodged a bit. Atlas’s big hand naturally rested on my slightly bulging belly and said joyfully, "I realized that the two babies have grown! Feel it!"I placed my hand lightly on my abdomen. That feeling was truly blissful. What used to be a flat belly was now firm and round. It had only been three months, but I could already feel them.We both had our hands placed on my belly, interacting with the babies inside. I looked at him and softly asked, "Do you think they can feel it?""They will! They will definitely feel our love for them. Don't underestimate them. These two
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