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

about the steel windows in front of everyone. It was surprising that

instead of Matthew.

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

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

about using thermally broken steel windows as a

lagged behind its competitors I strategically promoted the

set the

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

and Nick took me aside to discuss the steel windows in detail. This visibly

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

toasting Atlas, who appeared to be

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

a plan in mind. I kept calm and responded to Matthew’s

had arranged

the back seat, holding my hand. He praised me as a visionary, remarking on my unique insights. He kept calling me his “lucky star,” asking how I had known

seem like Foswood’s industry leader. His boasting seemed to indicate that he had achieved

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

task will determine our success.”

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

my hand. I appreciated his kind words, but why didn’t he care about my struggles when he insisted I attend the dinner? He knew I had been drinking the

the toasts.