Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 256 There’s No Escape

“Sure, where are you, Mr. Atticus?” I replied.

“I’m at the same clubhouse as last time. I’ll send you the location.”

“Okay!” I agreed and hung up, receiving the location from Atticus shortly after. After checking the location

and directions, I headed straight to the place. When I arrived, Atticus was already waiting there.

“Mr. Atticus.” I walked in briskly.

He wasted no time and poured me a cup of tea, saying, “I have a favor to ask of you, Ms. Chloe.”

Honestly, my impression of this man improved with each encounter. He was straightforward and didn’t play games. I said, “Go ahead.”

Since I was receptive, he pulled out a document and passed it to me. “Look at this first.”

I glanced at him curiously, then took the document. It was a project contract but not under Echelon Group. The development area was substantial, and someone had done the planning well.

showed me this contract. After reading it, I looked at him. “Mr.

Atticus?”

other party can’t repay their debts, so it’s mine now. Still, I don’t want Echelon Group to handle it. Are you interested? All the paperwork is in

won’t

helping me out.”

any

replied, “I… Can I take some time to consider it? After all, I have another partner in the company, and I can’t make such decisions alone. Besides, I’d like to learn

trust you.” Atticus nodded and gave me detailed background information on the mortgage contract. He also explained why

this situation wasn’t as straightforward as

I’m in a hurry, Atticus said, looking at me earnestly, “I

get back to

Atticus seemed

I’ll head back now and meet you here again tomorrow. I’ll let you know the time later.” I stood up.

to understand and handed the contract to me decisively. It further showed he trusted

1. me. “You can take it with you.”

I accepted the contract, feeling its weight. The trust

stood up as well. “Ms. Chloe…”

disrespected you. Don’t mind her. That’s just how she is.”

know