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.

appeared to be their obedient lackey, and Melanie now led

win as many contracts as

project appeared to be a real

for the development, and the duplexes

been competing with Integra for the project, and then Damian approached

It must be connected to Matthew, I guess.”

said, “Let’s consider it as Matthew doing you a favor. He’s quite

substantial project from ATL Empire. No one knew who

it was announced as the bid winner,

vain to

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

also investigating my ties

the land

half–smile. “So, is something going

you, too! Business relationships are complex,

Lauren, but my relationship with Atlas was

he was an industry leader. If our relationship became public, it would stir up

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