Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

Chapter 224 Out of the Frying Pan Into the Fire

I wondered why Atticus was going to such lengths to help me when we didn’t know each other well. It had to be more than it seemed

Yet, I couldn’t figure out his motive. What could he gain from assisting a small, relatively unknown company like mine?

He studied me for a moment and then chuckled. “You’re unsure, aren’t you? Consider it a repayment for the favor you did for me before. I don’t like having debts to anyone, especially not to a woman.”

“In the professional world, Mr. Atticus, don’t treat me like just a woman!” I replied half–jokingly.

“You? Not a woman?” He laughed heartily. “Who could ever think otherwise?”

After a laugh, he added, “Don’t dwell on it too much. This is a small matter, hardly worth mentioning compared to the favor you did for me. Besides, you’ll cover the wages, so I think it’s a fair exchange. This

industry isn’t that big, after all. Let’s support each other.”

“Alright! Thank you, Mr. Atticus! I’ll remember your kindness. If there’s anything I can do for you in the

future, I won’t hesitate to help.”

not to overanalyze the situation. Overcoming this

life–or–death situation, I wasn’t one

extended a helping hand voluntarily. Rejecting his offer would be

my downfall.

club. It was a business meeting, and

chat.

I

a meeting to address the situation. Ryan, too, felt things

we were going to gamble, we had to go all in.

we solved one problem, another arose. The problem with the construction team was fixed, but there was a problem with the aluminum steel windows on

us the measurements didn’t match, making window installation impossible. Knowing Fred’s meticulous nature,

the site. The blueprints matched the window dimensions but didn’t align with

on–site measurements. However, the blueprints from the design institute were perfectly aligned with the detailed

hit me. The information on our approved blueprints had been cleverly changed. Only the information on the blueprints that Fred received was incorrect.

Fred to

Empire to discuss the issue. I couldn’t change the dimensions without unanimous agreement, and the blueprints came directly from

sending them to Fred, our technicians had double–checked everything. The

reeked of suspicion.