Chapter 176

Someone Who Protects You My heart pounded because I knew my dad wanted to discuss last night’s events. Sure enough, he looked at me and asked about Atlas, “I don’t want to meddle in your relationships, but you just got out of a failed marriage.

“I don’t want to see you get hurt again. I’ve researched Atlas–his family background doesn’t quite match.

ours. I’m worried about how your relationship will turn out.”

I choked on my food, knowing my dad wasn’t entirely convinced about Atlas. “Dad, I’m sorry for making you worry,” I swallowed my food and continued, “You don’t need to be overly concerned. I know what I’m doing and what I want.

“Atlas and I are just friends. Even though he’s been good to me, I haven’t considered anything else. I want to work on my company first and worry about other things later. I’m just going with the flow.”

I pushed around the food on my plate, unsure how to reassure my dad.

“Mr. Atlas has been a great help to me. I can fully break free from Matthew and suppress that asshole when I become strong. I lost ten years of my life because of him, and I won’t forgive him for that. Don’t worry too much, Dad.”

My dad nodded. Indeed, he also held a profound grudge against Matthew..

“Once I’m stable, I’ll consider my future. After all, I can’t let Ava suffer. I just got divorced and don’t want to think about this now. Still, I didn’t expect Mr. Atlas to come back to celebrate my birthday last night.”

I rambled on, not even sure what I was saying “Yeah, I just hope you have a healthy and happy life. Other things don’t matter to your mother and me.

We’ll be at ease if that person cares for you. In case we’re not around anymore, there will be someone to protect you.

My dad’s words touched me deeply. It reminded me of when Atlas told me he would protect me from harm.

I felt a lump in my throat, saying, “Dad, I won’t need anyone to protect me when I become strong enough.”

I forced a smile, my eyes a bit teary. “Give me some freedom, Dad. That way, I’ll feel more relaxed.”

“I understand. I was only offering advice and not interfering with your affairs. You’re the only one who can tell if you’re happy. Your mom and I only want that for you. That’s our biggest wish.”

My dad didn’t delve deeper. He was democratic and didn’t push his views. He didn’t mention that they preferred Ryan either, and I knew he didn’t want to stress me out.

“Dad, regardless of who I choose, if I am ever making that choice. I will make it clear to you. The person! choose should not only be capable of protecting me but also my family. Things won’t be like they used to 1. be. You can rest assured.”

I said these words to ease my dad’s mind because those were my goals.

Since my dad didn’t say much more, I got up and told him, “I need to get to work. The new project is.

about to start, and I’m pretty busy with it.”

“Go ahead! Drive safe, and make sure to have lunch on time. Don’t skip meals! My dad stood up, walked me to the door, and watched me enter the car.

I saw my dad standing on the steps through the rearview mirror, watching my car leave. I knew he still had a lot he wanted to say.

When I arrived at Galar Tower and entered the lobby, I saw a group gathered around the front desk.

Someone with a shrill voice was berating the staff.

“Don’t you dare look down on others just because things have changed! Have you forgotten how you used to treat us? Tanum Corporation will be mine sooner or later. Don’t push it, or things won’t look good for anyone when I return one day!”

As soon as I heard this voice, I knew Melanie was the one causing the scene.