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.

too much with

the meal, Atlas asked me about the steel windows in front

instead of Matthew.

assistant, yet Nick appeared to have discussions with him. This assistant was not to

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

thermally broken steel windows as a foundation for

Tanum Corporation’s financial strength clearly lagged behind its competitors I

and set the company apart.

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were exchanged with the ATL Empire’s representatives. Matthew quickly pulled me over to make a toast as well. I felt

myself to make the rounds, and Nick took me aside to discuss the steel windows in detail. This visibly

ATL Empire and be considered a key player lifted his spirits. He practically floated

Atlas, who

asked me to prepare a report on the steel windows, focusing on its performance, design possibilities,

in mind. I kept

concluded, and Matthew had arranged for

my unique insights. He kept calling me his “lucky star,” asking how I had known to push for the steel

industry leader. His boasting seemed to indicate that he had achieved his

wants a detailed report, so

will determine our

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

why didn’t he care about my struggles when he insisted

the toasts.