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.”

Overcoming this challenging period was the priority. When

life–or–death situation, I wasn’t one to

voluntarily. Rejecting his offer

my

It was a business meeting, and there was no need for idle chit-

chat.

I told

sensed something was amiss. Back at the company, we held a meeting to address the situation. Ryan, too, felt things weren’t as straightforward

to gamble,

one problem, another arose. The problem with the construction team was fixed, but there was a problem with the

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

site. The blueprints matched the window dimensions

claiming there hadn’t been on–site measurements. However, the blueprints from the design institute were perfectly aligned with the

on our approved blueprints had been cleverly changed. Only the information on the blueprints that

told Fred to

ATL Empire to discuss the issue. I couldn’t change the dimensions without unanimous

our

reeked of suspicion.