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.

comfortable saying too much

the meal, Atlas asked me about the steel windows in front of everyone. It

me instead of

charge, but something seemed off. Atlas was his assistant, yet Nick appeared to have

high cost. He had never been optimistic about it, because he believed the new metal plastic windows were more

broken steel windows as a foundation

lagged behind its competitors I strategically promoted the steel windows

set

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with the ATL Empire’s representatives. Matthew quickly pulled me over to make a toast

and Nick took me aside to discuss the steel

negotiate further with ATL Empire and be considered a key player lifted his spirits.

who appeared to be sober.

report on the steel windows, focusing on its performance, design possibilities,

mind. I kept calm and responded

concluded, and Matthew had arranged for a

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

enthusiastic demeanor made him seem like Foswood’s industry leader. His boasting seemed to indicate that he

soon. You weren’t particularly interested in the windows before. Nick wants a detailed report, so research design options heavily. Detail

difficult task will determine

I’ll have the manufacturer provide a detailed manual.” He reassured me. “Your

he insisted I attend the dinner? He knew

the toasts.