Chapter 164 Probing

Atlas became busy with work, and his calls and messages became less frequent. I felt lonely and

wondered if he had forgotten about me.

However, just when I’d feel doubt, he’d reach out as if ensuring I didn’t forget him, either. His sweet

gestures reminded me he was still present in my life.

Before I could set up a meeting with Lauren, she called and asked to meet me. We seemed to know each

other’s thoughts. I had to admit that she was capable and had thrived in the “strange circles” in Foswood.

She could dig up dirty little secrets about any VIPs in town.

Lauren had discovered that Echelon Group was currying favors with local bureaucrats to secure the

prized plot of land.

obedient lackey, and Melanie now led Ardora Construction. She used their

win

duplex project appeared to be a real

contractor for the development, and the

had been competing with Integra for the

taken over. It must be connected to Matthew, I guess.”

it as Matthew doing

secured a substantial project from ATL Empire. No one knew

to Urban Builders. When it was announced as the bid winner,

to find the

hell try to take credit for it.” I looked at Lauren. “But

He’s also investigating my ties to ATL Empire. They’ll do anything

land in Operose.”

is something going

you, too! Business relationships

was

leader. If our relationship became public, it would stir up a scandal.

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