Don't Poke the Luna (Xena and Ryder)

Chapter 151

"They're holding fine right now Mr. Roderick pointed at the building, his tone dripping with sarcasm.

"Yeah, because there's no drywall or thousands of people inside right now." My tone was becoming impatient. "You need to place additional support beams in those locations to keep it safe."

"Wh- Mr. Roderick began. He narrowed his eyes at me, his hostility almost tangible.

Mr. Roderick's mumbling was clear enough for me to hear the insult him nearly erupting in an instant. But before he could say anything,

this.

saw Ryder's eyes darken instantly, the Alpha presence within gently touched his arm-a silent signal that I could handle

"Sir, I heard that comment," I said, my voice firm and calm, but not aggressive. I looked Mr. Roderick directly in the eyes without backing down. “Rather than attacking me personally, why don't we focus on the actual engineering issue?"

I walked to the wall where safety helmets hung, took one, and put it on, then pointed toward the door. "Let me show you what I'm talking about."

Roderick glanced at Ryder, clearly expecting his boss to stop me. But Ryder just made a gesture indicating we should proceed, letting me lead the way.

stepping over gravel and

paused their activities to watch us, and I could

took out my phone. "You're using this standard

Roderick nodded reluctantly.

my calculator app. "Based on your design specifications, how many pounds per square inch is this timber

'87 pounds," he mumbled.

add the live load with full occupancy on the upper level, multiplied by the safety factor..."

screen toward him, showing

design capacity," I said calmly. “I don't care who fixes it, but it needs

then red again. He took my phone, checked my calculations, then repeated them on his own phone.

to make a call."

sparkled with pride. "I saw some engineering books on your bookshelf. Didn't realize

interest."

needs to understand the basics of structural mechanics," I shrugged. 'Besides, I've always been

Roderick returned, his expression completely

"You're right. My engineer just confirmed your

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