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

hesitate

this challenging period was the priority.

I wasn’t

he extended a helping hand voluntarily. Rejecting his offer would be

to my downfall.

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

chat.

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

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

gamble, we had to go all in.

arose. The problem with the construction team was fixed, but there was a

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

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

However, the blueprints from the design

was when it hit me. The information on our approved blueprints had been cleverly changed. Only the information on the blueprints that Fred received

told Fred to

Empire to discuss the issue. I couldn’t