Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 59 A Stroke of Luck

I hesitated before telling him I’d rather not attend. I also had Ava with me, so I couldn’t go.

He mentioned that he had already arranged for my mother–in–law to watch Ava and that she would be

arriving at my house soon.

His attitude struck me as odd. He had never been eager to take me to social events, but it turned out that

ATL Empire organized it.

During the afternoon’s meeting, Nick asked about the manager who had represented Tanum Corporation before. Then he questioned my absence. Matthew quickly arranged for me to attend the dinner and even

gave me pointers on what to say. 1

Representatives from three other companies, all major players in Foswood, would join us. Each company had strengths, but Tanum Corporation was outmatched and did not belong on the same level.

Tanum Corporation had stumbled upon a stroke of luck. Among the representatives from ATL Empire

was Atlas

Seeing him again after only a few hours made me a bit nervous. Although I had just seen him this

morning, it felt like decades ago,

He had returned to his aloof self. He followed Nick without displaying much emotion, only offering me a casual greeting when he entered. There was nothing exceptional about it, but it did put me at ease.

didn’t feel comfortable saying too much with

steel windows in front of

me instead of

Atlas was his assistant, yet Nick appeared to have discussions with him. This assistant was

Matthew had consistently refused due to the high cost. He had never been optimistic about it, because he believed the new metal plastic

adamant about using thermally broken steel windows as a foundation

Corporation’s financial strength clearly lagged behind its competitors I strategically promoted the steel windows project as an alternative. This move

set the company apart.

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exchanged with the ATL Empire’s representatives. Matthew quickly pulled me

took me aside to discuss

happy. The opportunity to negotiate further with ATL Empire and be considered a key player lifted his spirits. He

toasting Atlas, who appeared to be

steel windows, focusing on its performance, design possibilities, and

with Nick, I had a plan in mind. I kept

and Matthew had arranged for

on my unique insights. He kept calling me his “lucky star,” asking how I had known

him seem like Foswood’s industry leader. His boasting seemed

detailed report, so

difficult task will determine

manufacturer provide a detailed manual.” He reassured me. “Your amazing husband will handle everything. I hate seeing my dear wife work so

I appreciated his kind words, but why didn’t he care about my struggles when he insisted I attend the dinner?

the toasts.