I stepped into the elevator and immediately dialed Atlas, asking if he was in the office.

"Yeah, just finished a meeting," he replied.

I instructed him to wait for me in the office, assuring him I'd be there soon.

Skipping the lobby, I headed straight to the underground parking lot. I hopped in my car and drove straight to ATL Empire.

Since my relationship with Atlas was confirmed, I rarely visited ATL Empire to avoid unwanted attention. The probing gazes were something I hadn't quite gotten used to.

Today, as I entered the building in a hurry, I paid no attention to how others looked at me. I greeted the receptionist and headed upstairs right away.

Atlas was indeed waiting in his office. When he saw me, he walked out with a smile, pulling me into a warm embrace.

Looking down at me, he asked, "What's got you rushing over here like a fire's lit under you? Are you coming to me for comfort?"

Without hesitation, I nestled against him. Looking up, I recounted the incident with Lola,