A Sudden Turn of Events


    I gazed doubtfully at him. Could he have deceived me, too?


    It seemed that within As’s intricate web, I was the only one kept in the dark. I felt like a pawn expertly


    manipted in this game, and I remained oblivious to the truth.


    My intense scrutiny may have surprised Grayson, and his mouth twitched. “Chlo.”


    I smiled wryly. “Is there anything else I should know? The fact that he yed me is, in fact, the best


    news


    I’ve heard yet.”


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    “Chlo, do you suspect me of betraying you, too?” Grayson asked.


    I fell silent. Even As, Nick, and Dn had all deceived me–Who could I trust now?


    Did As not realize how devastating this would be for me? I had spent countless sleepless nights


    worrying if he was alive. It all turned out to be a lie.


    I looked at Grayson. “Tell me, are there any further updates?”


    “Apart from Nocturnia, all the ATL Empire ounts in other countries have been frozen.”


    I instantly understood.


    “It seems this time, it’s quite the grand move,” I murmured.


    Even if I wasn’t privy to all the details, I could grasp the situation. There was no point in questioning the


    process. The result was what it was.


    I leaned back in the ck leather chair and smiled bitterly. Well, no matter what, I was still a chess


    piece.


    That had to count for something!


    I remained silent for a while, then waved them over. “They are who they are, and we are who we are.


    We have our own lives to lead. Let’s get back to work. From now on, we’ll focus on ourselves. Let’s go!”


    Ryan agreed. “That’s right! We’ll make Tanum Corporation stronger! This time, we won’t be under so


    much


    pressure.


    Haughed and turned to him. “Mr. Ryan is right. We have to work on ourselves. If we rely solely on ATL


    Empire, it could lead to a dead end. We must carve our path in the market to securesting sess.


    Ryan, Grayson, stay back. I have something to talk to you about. The rest of you can get back to work.”


    addressed the two of them solemnly. “My trip to the capital this time was a strategic move. Oveing


    “Go on.” Ryan’s eyes brightened


    “Our future development should emte Pinnacle Group. Tanum Corporation shouldunch a new


    brand!


    *I looked at Ryan with confidence. “Only then can we break free from the awkward situation of


    depending


    too much on others.”


    Ryan and Grayson exchanged a knowing smile, and they both said in unison, “Great minds think alike!”


    The three of usughed.


    Firstly, I knew h


    News from the ATL Empire came quickly. I didn’t proactively reach out to him. Firstly, I knew he must


    be upied with consolidating his position. Secondly, I believed he should exin this to me.


    However, this restraint was agonizing. I had to admit that my longing for him had deepened, leaving me


    tossing and turning, unable to sleep at night.


    It was reported that on the day Celine intended to announce her return to power, As appeared in the


    conference room, overturning all her arrangements. Celine was furious.


    She used As of deceit, attempting to gain sympathy by ying the family card. But As wasn’t


    fooled. He presented a wealth of evidence that left Celine speechless.


    In an instant, she became a globalughingstock, her own blunder exposing the ATL Empire’s internal


    secrets.


    Another person implicated in this situation was Ste.