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.”

knew not to overanalyze the situation. Overcoming this challenging period

I

voluntarily. Rejecting his offer would be

to my downfall.

was a business meeting, and there was no need for idle

chat.

I told Grayson,

the situation. Ryan, too, felt things weren’t as straightforward as they appeared, but we had

to gamble, we

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

told us the measurements didn’t match, making window

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

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

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

to stop

at ATL Empire to discuss the issue. I couldn’t change the dimensions

to Fred, our technicians had double–checked everything.

reeked of suspicion.