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.”

the situation. Overcoming this

situation, I wasn’t one to

a helping hand voluntarily. Rejecting his offer would be disrespectful

my

It was a business

chat.

car, I told Grayson, “It’s sorted out!”

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

all, if we were going to gamble, we had

problem with the construction team was fixed, but there was a problem

window installation impossible. Knowing Fred’s meticulous nature,

The blueprints matched the window dimensions but

measurements. However, the blueprints from the design institute

it hit me. The information on our approved blueprints had been cleverly changed. Only

Fred to

from all three parties convened at ATL Empire to discuss the issue. I couldn’t change the dimensions without unanimous agreement, and the

sending them to Fred, our

reeked of suspicion.