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 to

this challenging period was the priority.

situation, I wasn’t one to

voluntarily. Rejecting his offer would

to my downfall.

the club. It was a business meeting, and there was no need

chat.

I told Grayson, “It’s sorted out!”

the situation. Ryan, too, felt things weren’t as

going to gamble, we had

was fixed, but there was a problem with the aluminum steel windows on

the measurements didn’t match, making window installation impossible. Knowing Fred’s meticulous

site. The blueprints matched the window dimensions but didn’t align with

Empire blamed us, claiming there hadn’t been on–site measurements. However, the blueprints from the design institute were perfectly aligned with the detailed construction plans.

had been cleverly changed. Only the

Fred to stop

issue. I couldn’t change the dimensions without unanimous