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.

saying too much with so

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

instead of Matthew.

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

pushed for, but Matthew had consistently refused due to the high cost. He had never been optimistic about it, because he believed the new metal plastic windows were more cost–effective

using thermally broken steel windows as

lagged behind its competitors I strategically

set the company

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me over

to discuss the steel windows in detail. This visibly boosted Matthew’s image.

with ATL Empire and be considered a

him toasting Atlas, who appeared to be

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

Nick, I had a plan in mind. I kept calm and responded

concluded, and Matthew had arranged

unique insights. He kept calling

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

Nick wants a detailed report,

will determine our

reassured me. “Your

struggles when he insisted I attend the dinner? He knew I

the toasts.