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    Although my question seemed casual, it was an attempt to probe Atticus. Sure enough, he wasn''t surprised. He nodded indifferently and said, "I know."


    I asked with a hidden agenda, "What do you think about him? He seems pretty activetely."


    Since Atticus knew about Melvern''s return to Foswood, it meant the former kept an eye on thetter. Atticus looked at me but didn''t answer my question. Instead, he asked, "I noticed a driver drop you off just now. Should we have a drink?"


    I readily agreed.


    Atticus looked excited as he fetched a bottle of low-proof white liquor. He then poured me a small ss and another for himself. He raised his ss and solemnly said, "Firstly, I appreciate you traveling all the way to Rivendell to share this meal with me.


    "Secondly, it''s our first solo meal together. Lastly, let''s toast to our cooperation beyond business matters. I''m grateful to you."


    Atticus downed his drink. I could tell he had something to share with me, so I took a big sip. After setting down the ss, he answered my question, "Melvern has returned for revenge."


    "Revenge?" I was somewhat surprised at the unexpected answer. It seemed Lauren was right. Atticus was the only one in the know.


    Atticus nodded. "Yes, Melvern returned to seek revenge. The Sunnys migrated because Melvern caused trouble. His past misdeeds involve me."


    I was shocked as he poured another ss for himself, this time drinking it immediately. I suddenly understood Atticus''s trust in me. Considering how well the Sunnys had hidden this matter, the gravity of the situation was evident.


    Atticus, stating his involvement, showed determination and absolute trust in me. Soon, he looked pale, and I thought alcohol was a strange thing. Some turned pale after drinking, while others turned red.N?velDrama.Org copyrighted ? content.


    Atticus looked at me with slightly reddened eyes. After a brief hesitation, he exined everything in detail. As I listened, my initial shock turned into silence. I didn''t expect to hear about a deep-seated hatred between Atticus and Melvern.


    Additionally, the catalyst for everything was Liora. I finally understood why Atticus disdained the Thompsons.


    "What a conspiracy." I couldn''t help but sigh, unable to find a more fitting word to describe Atticus''s story.


    The mastermind behind this conspiracy was Atticus. I was so shocked that my mouth was agape for a while.


    Atticus snorted. "My family was just upstarts back then. How could wepare to the prestigious Sunny family? The Thompsons manipted us, and I could only swallow my pride when I discovered the truth."


    I understood Atticus''s feelings as they were somewhat simr to my experience. I sipped my drink and poured another, saying, "I can rte."


    Atticus smiled with a tinge of bitterness, poured another ss for himself, and motioned to down it. I quickly reached out to stop him. "That should be enough. Don''t you have an important appointment tonight?"


    Surprisingly, he revealed a foolish smile. His smiles always confused me. The more one got to know him, the more one found him charming.