Beyond the Divorce

I was amazed and felt like I was in an action movie. I turned to the composed Atlas and asked, "Is this the...way out?"

Atlas smiled mysteriously, saying, "Yes, it is. I've been cautious about this since I witnessed them taking you away right before my eyes. It's like an obsession for me. I vowed to protect you and never let something like that happen again."

He held my hand tightly and continued, "All the places I live in have secret passages leading outside. Still, I don't use them unless necessary. Only Dylan and Nigel know about these, too. It's a precautionary measure."

I realized the truth and asked, "So, you used this secret passage when I visited you after the car accident?"

It was no wonder the security at Pleca Park was so tight. I could still see him at Quail Creeks even then. At that time, Celine's people controlled Pleca Park. I even thought I was hallucinating. "That means even those in the compound won't know we left?" I looked at Atlas, feeling incredulous.

Atlas explained while driving, "That's correct. I'm not concerned about people inside the compound. I've carefully selected them, and they're loyal to me. I'm just guarding against external threats now."

We were on a two-lane wide tunnel that seemed even more modern than those on the road. The lighting inside responded to the sound and had voice-controlled technology.

I grew curious and turned to look back. When the car passed, the lights turned off automatically, making me feel like we were traveling through a space-time tunnel. The road also seemed to extend endlessly. I asked, "Where does this road lead to?"

"Our storage area," he replied.

"You mean there might be spies outside our compound?" I cautiously asked.

"I can't rule that out, but they can't get close to the estate either way. I'm just being cautious," Atlas explained.

His cautious approach surprised me. He then told me, "I don't want anyone monitoring my movements. Also, the controller for the door is in my study. If I'm not around, use this road to leave during an emergency.

"Our secret storage area is on the

other side, and the people there are reliable," he continued after a pause, "The storage area will receive a signal when this door opens. It's to prepare the others for assistance. It's just to ensure everything goes smoothly." Belonging © NôvelDram/a.Org.

I took the controller from him and felt how delicate it was. I wouldn't have known what it was if he didn't tell me about it. The controller's design resembled a toy, likely to guard against someone finding it. Moreover, I didn't even notice the secret door before Atlas opened it. It looked just like a wall.

He said, "This place has an air defense design. It's the most advanced tunnel in the world. There will be no harm to the car, even if it hits the wall."

I never expected such a vast hidden tunnel to be under Pleca Park.

"There are three more hidden

passages relatively nearby. One leads to the garage near Fremont Bay, but no one knows about it. It's a quicker way to Pleca Park from there Another goes to the mountains, leading into the forest." Atlas pointed to the controller,

explaining its secrets.

"If you accidentally click on the buttons, it can automatically turn off within a minute if no one's around. No one will find you as long as you're within the vicinity."

I just kept nodding as he spoke, "I made three identical controllers. One is with Nigel, one's with me, and the other is in my study. However, not just anyone can enter my study. It will remain hidden if there are outsiders.

"Otherwise, we're free to come and go as we please. That controller is in the left drawer below the bookshelf behind my desk. Remember that, okay?"

I nodded attentively, thinking Atlas was the most cautious person I knew. However, his instructions made me a little uneasy for some reason.