Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 224 Out of the Frying Pan Into the Fire

I wondered why Atticus was going to such lengths to help me when we didn’t know each other well. It had to be more than it seemed

Yet, I couldn’t figure out his motive. What could he gain from assisting a small, relatively unknown company like mine?

He studied me for a moment and then chuckled. “You’re unsure, aren’t you? Consider it a repayment for the favor you did for me before. I don’t like having debts to anyone, especially not to a woman.”

“In the professional world, Mr. Atticus, don’t treat me like just a woman!” I replied half–jokingly.

“You? Not a woman?” He laughed heartily. “Who could ever think otherwise?”

After a laugh, he added, “Don’t dwell on it too much. This is a small matter, hardly worth mentioning compared to the favor you did for me. Besides, you’ll cover the wages, so I think it’s a fair exchange. This

industry isn’t that big, after all. Let’s support each other.”

“Alright! Thank you, Mr. Atticus! I’ll remember your kindness. If there’s anything I can do for you in the

I won’t hesitate

knew not to overanalyze the situation. Overcoming this challenging period was the priority. When faced

I wasn’t one

hand voluntarily. Rejecting his offer

my downfall.

the details, I left the club. It was a business meeting, and there

chat.

I told Grayson, “It’s sorted out!”

even Grayson sensed something was amiss. Back at the company, we held a meeting to address the situation. Ryan, too, felt

were going to gamble, we

we solved one problem, another arose. The problem with the construction team was fixed, but there was a problem with the aluminum

team told us the measurements didn’t match, making window installation impossible. Knowing Fred’s meticulous nature, this problem

the site. The blueprints matched the window

on–site measurements. However, the blueprints from the design institute were perfectly aligned

our approved blueprints had been cleverly changed. Only the information on the blueprints that Fred received was incorrect.

Fred to stop

three parties convened at ATL Empire to discuss the issue. I couldn’t change the dimensions without unanimous agreement,