Chapter 299

Brutal Power Struggles I slowly returned to the main road after finally collecting myself. The traffic had eased up by then, and I headed straight home.

My mom was relieved to see me and began cooking. I seldom had time to eat with them since I was.

always so busy, especially these days. My parents had eagerly awaited my return. My mom even said.

freshly cooked food was best.

After dinner, I called Ivanna to see if she was home. She said she had just arrived, so I took Ava for a walk and headed to Ivanna’s place. Since I hadn’t seen her for several days, her first question was about Atlas.

However, I could only shake my head in response.

Ivanna reassured me, “Harmony has been quiet recently, too. She’s been restless, probably due to the lack of news on Atlas. Don’t worry. I told her assistant to inform me if anything unusual happens.”

I was grateful to have friends who looked out for me. “Ivanna, I can’t help feeling something’s amiss.

here,” I confided to her and looked at my daughter, who was playing games on the TV.

Then, I shared the strange occurrences with Ivanna, and she said, “ATL Empire is a complex international conglomerate. It’s unpredictable, and internal power struggles can be brutal. Sometimes, family conflicts can exceed an ordinary person’s imagination.”

Ivanna leaned into the couch and looked at Ava. “You still have her.”

I gazed at my adorable daughter, engrossed in her game.

Ivanna continued, “As for Harmony, Atlas can boost her career with a simple move. Even companies as large as ours can’t compete with that. That’s why I always tell you to choose carefully. It’s not that I dislike Atlas. I just fear you’d jump from one trap to another.”

She met my gaze, and I knew she genuinely cared for me. I nodded in agreement, saying, “I understand.”

We’re already thirty.” Ivanna continued, “You’re fortunate to have your little angel, Ava.”

Suddenly. Ava tumed toward us and added, “Aunt Ivanna, I’m your little angel too!”

varna and i shared a smile, and I felt content.

What about Ryan? She breached that subject again.

I sighed, knowing I had held Ryan back “That isn’t something I wished for, but I can’t do anything if there’s Ivanna seemed worried I wouldn’t like what she would say next, so she changed the subject, “Then again, we know Atlas is serious about you. Thanks to my insider knowledge, I know his relationship with Harmony isn’t what it seems.

“There’s no real commitment from Atlas. Don’t let Harmony fool you by acting like his girlfriend. She’ll regret her foolishness sooner or later.”

I couldn’t help but smile as I recalled Harmony boasting about being his ‘girlfriend.‘

“Chlo, I must be blunt with you,” Ivanna said, “Atlas might’ve captured your heart, but his family is complicated. There’s much more than meets the eye. I genuinely fear for you stepping into an inescapable trap.”

I nodded again, this time in resignation. “I understand. I’m already feeling suffocated.

“Will you persist?” Ivanna asked.

I helplessly shook my head, saying, “It’s not entirely up to me.”

My statement carried profound meaning that no one else understood.