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

won’t hesitate

to overanalyze the situation. Overcoming this challenging period

situation, I

Rejecting his offer

my

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

chat.

I told Grayson, “It’s sorted out!”

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

all, if we were going to gamble,

The problem with the construction team was fixed, but there was a problem with the aluminum steel

measurements didn’t match, making window installation

matched the window

us, claiming there hadn’t been on–site measurements. However, the blueprints from the design institute

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

told Fred to stop

I couldn’t change the