Beyond the Divorce

I glanced at Lauren and said, "This is exactly what I sensed, so I haven't figured out what's going on! But I feel like Atlas knows some insider information!"

"It's easy to explain that. Atlas has always been a strategist! After finding you, he was bound to investigate your dad and mom."

Lauren's thoughts coincided with mine. I remained silent, feeling uneasy.

"Do you think the recent events are a bit sudden? Could they be related to Liora's escape?" Lauren asked.

I glanced at Oliver. Seeing that we were talking, he turned sideways with his eyes closed, seemingly asleep. He still looked weak. Lauren also looked at Oliver, then reached out to tuck him in with the blanket. I gestured to Lauren and pointed to the balcony.

We went to the balcony of the ward and continued our conversation.

"It's clear that I was the target instead of Oliver. However, Atlas asserted that Liora couldn't have been the culprit!"

"Right, I was too busy with Oliver, and didn't have time to ask about this!" Lauren gave me a doubtful glance.

"The captured person doesn't even know who the employer is. It's all done through online transactions. Liora had just escaped, so it was not conceivable for her to track down a hired killer this quickly. It's clear to all of us that the person was out to kill!" "Apart from Liora I really can't think of anyone else. Melanie has long been inactive, and she's not that smart," Lauren speculated. "And Stella has still not returned to Foswood, so she's a bit out of reach!" Suddenly, I thought of someone.

"Could it be..." I trailed off, looking at Lauren, whose eyes also lit up.

"... Denton Terrell?"

We both said in unison.

Indeed, I hadn't considered this person before. In particular, I had only had one encounter with him, and by then, the Chandler family had already vanished from view.

"How did I forget about him?" I looked at Lauren.

"If we rule out tiora and Stella,

there's only kim left! When we met him in the Old Bourdamun, he didn't seem like a kind person. Given what the Chandler family has become today, he would definitely hold you accountable."

I nodded. "But Arnold reminded me that Denton has always been lying low and hasn't made any suspicious moves!"

"A barking dog doesn't bite!" Lauren said.

"His intervention is unexpected. There have been too many sudden events recently, so his subtle moves were overlooked."

"Don't forget, despite being abroad, he knows everything about Bourdamun like the back of his hand. Otherwise, why would everyone say he's the real mastermind behind the Chandler family?" "And when we met him, there were people around him!" I suddenly realized. "When I saw him, it was obvious that Denton knew me."

"Have you mentioned this to Atlas since you've come back?" Lauren asked me.

I shook my head. "I don't really remember! I should have!"

"I think you should quickly remind Atlas about this matter. Although it's just our speculation, it's better to be safe than sorry."

Lauren looked at me. "This time we're taking a risk. We can't always be so lucky. You see, they are aware of our dining locations, which is not a coincidence. It means we've been targeted." Indeed, what Lauren said coincided with my thoughts.

"Yeah," I nodded.

She continued, "Regardless of who's behind this, it's given us a signal that someone is always prepared to strike against us! However, it's Oliver who got injured this time, and the authorities won't let it go easily."

I was about to speak when my phone suddenly buzzed. I quickly took it out of my pocket, and as I looked at the screen, my hand involuntarily trembled. I stared carefully at the screen, which displayed 'Unknown Caller All content is property © NôvelDrama.Org.