Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 59 A Stroke of Luck I hesitated before telling him I’d rather not attend.

I also had Ava with me, so I couldn’t go.

He mentioned that he had already arranged for my mother–in–law to watch Ava and that she would be arriving at my house soon.

His attitude struck me as odd.

He had never been eager to take me to social events, but it turned out that ATL Empire organized it.

During the afternoon’s meeting, Nick asked about the manager who had represented Tanum Corporation before.

Then he questioned my absence.

Matthew quickly arranged for me to attend the dinner and even gave me pointers on what to say.

1 Representatives from three other companies, all major players in Foswood, would join us.

Each company had strengths, but Tanum Corporation was outmatched and did not belong on the same level.

Tanum Corporation had stumbled upon a stroke of luck.

Among the representatives from ATL Empire was Atlas Seeing him again after only a few hours made me a bit nervous.

Although I had just seen him this morning, it felt like decades ago, He had returned to his aloof self.

He followed Nick without displaying much emotion, only offering me a casual greeting when he entered.

There was nothing exceptional about it, but it did put me at ease.

I didn’t feel comfortable saying too much with so many people around.

During the meal, Atlas asked me about the steel windows in front of everyone.

was surprising that he

remained in charge, but something seemed

was his assistant, yet Nick appeared

was not to be

I had pushed for, but Matthew had consistently refused due

he believed the new metal plastic windows were more cost–effective and had higher

broken steel windows as

recent ATL

its competitors I strategically promoted

move surprised the competition and

BONUS Toasts were exchanged with the

quickly pulled me over to make a toast

I felt incredibly uncomfortable.

make the rounds, and Nick took me aside to discuss the steel windows

boosted Matthew’s

he seemed genuinely

Empire and be considered a key player

floated

toasting Atlas, who appeared to be

its performance,

calm and

Matthew had arranged for

sat in the back

me as a visionary, remarking on

star,” asking how I had known to push for the steel

overly enthusiastic demeanor made him seem like

that

“Don’t celebrate too soon.

weren’t particularly interested in

wants a detailed report,