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
future, I won’t hesitate to help.”
I knew not to overanalyze the situation. Overcoming this challenging period was the priority. When faced
with a life–or–death situation, I wasn’t one to nitpick.
Moreover, he extended a helping hand voluntarily. Rejecting his offer would be disrespectful and could
lead to my downfall.
After discussing the details, I left the club. It was a business meeting, and there was no need for idle chit-
chat.
Once I got into the car, I told Grayson, “It’s sorted out!”
However, even Grayson sensed something was amiss. Back at the company, we held a meeting to address the situation. Ryan, too, felt things weren’t as straightforward as they appeared, but we had no other option
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