Beyond the Divorce

Coincidentally, Ryan had also arrived. I briefly explained my thoughts to him, and after some contemplation, he responded, "No problem. But we need to provide a reasonable justification since we voluntarily

withdrew from the competition before."

Ryan always adhered to his principles. Every action required a valid reason.

After some thinking, I told him, "If necessary, I'll find a way to change the dynamics, reshuffle the project team, and ask Atticus to withdraw his connections through legitimate channels so we can compete fairly."

I presented my well-founded reasons and plans to Ryan. To me, this was the safest strategy.

After communicating with Joyce, Ryan adopted my approach.

I immediately arranged a secret meeting with Atticus, and after some negotiation, we reached an agreement. He would find a way to overturn the current contract for Phase Two of Avalon Hills, reshuffle the team, and create a new arrangement.

Meanwhile, Grayson prepared for Muborough. We would expose it once we secured Avalon Hills. Everything was in place, and I waited for updates from the Avalon Hills project team.

During this time, Atlas provided full support from ATL Empire in order to facilitate the smooth implementation of my plan.

that all construction projects and management of the Design Division had been entrusted to Tanum Construction and Development. That essentially meant that we

company maintained independent accounting and independent operations, ensuring no conflicts

the public eye. No one expected the small, relatively unknown Tanum

was almost unbelievable, and some

discussion surged like a tidal wave

were mixed. Some people berated, others ridiculed, and a few

the midst of all

discussions, had secured the

would greatly benefit Tanum Construction and Development

signing ceremony, there was

it drew a

my surprise, Atlas officially announced to the public that I was his fiancée at this signing ceremony

caught me completely off