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

to overanalyze the situation. Overcoming this challenging period was the priority.

a life–or–death situation, I

extended a helping hand voluntarily. Rejecting his offer would be disrespectful and could

my downfall.

It was a business meeting, and there

chat.

got into the car, I told Grayson, “It’s sorted

meeting to address the situation. Ryan, too, felt things weren’t as straightforward

going to gamble, we had to

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

making window installation impossible. Knowing Fred’s meticulous nature, this problem

the site. The blueprints matched the window

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

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

to stop production

convened at ATL Empire to discuss the issue. I couldn’t change the dimensions without unanimous agreement, and the blueprints came