Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 223 Haki Back

I had known about Grayson’s capabilities since I saw hus tile He had received specialised training but Atlas had clarified that I couldn’t reveal any of Grayson’s information

Publicly, Grayson was portrayed as a high achieving student from a prestigious school, the only child of an average family in Fonwood. That was the extent of his reputations

I did feel uneasy using Grayson to investigate the Pierce family when Allas had assigned him to me

Most companies tended to slow down from Christmas instil New Year’s Day. However, All Empire caught us off guard. They insisted on starting work immediately on projects that were supposed to begin after the New Year. They even shortened the timelines

It was unreasonable given the upcoming New Year holiday, which typically disrupts work for 20 days. They showed no leniency, citing that properties were already sold and new owners were eager to move in

Meanwhile, the Echelon Group project remained ongoing and couldn’t be paused.

I called Atlas, who was abroad, but didn’t tell him about my concerns. Instead, I approached Nick, who

also seemed troubled by the situation. Though he didn’t say much. I understood his concem There was

no room for negotiation.

solution, and Grayson talked to various external resources However,

ends.

no one. The New Year was fast approaching After the holiday, business would

to advance the workers paychecks. It was risky since the workers might not return

I had to push myself so hard. Couldn’t I enjoy

useless. It felt like I was

out.

overwhelmed, Atticus extended an unexpected helping

him inviting me to meet. It felt somewhat peculiar. Aside from our collaboration on the duplexes,

again

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that happened, I would be caught in a crossfire. I couldn’t

just to discuss something. Like my last meeting with Celine, I wouldn’t have been taken advantage of If the meeting wasn’t so far away. I

brought Grayson this time. He was already there when I arrived at

Atticus politely gestured for me to sit down. He poured a cup of tea and got straight

been facing difficulties with your projects recently?”

could directly address the issue, he must have known already,

with the upcoming holiday, there’ll be a shortage of workers