Who to Ask for Help?


    It was survival of the fittest in the business world, and I was determined to make Liora relent. If I didn’t,


    it


    would be over for me


    Conveniently, Matthew’s groundbreaking ceremony had just concluded. I thought it was the night time


    to


    put my n into action


    Ryan assured me, “You can get a good night’s sleep this time I’ll consider us established in Foswood


    once we have the capital to be independent


    I wholeheartedly agreed with his sentiment.


    However, ATL Empire added to my pressure when the retested inspection reports returned.


    Surprisingly. they showed elevated levels of harmful substances, rendering the project nonpliant.


    Immediately after, ATL Empire ordered all remaining construction to halt. If we couldn’t resolve it, the


    project would never continue. Since we sold all the units, I would be in serious trouble if the


    homeowners.


    ATL Empire didn’t give me a chance to address the issue. The work stoppage was just the first step.


    Then, they sent an outrageous im notice. I knew they intended to crush me


    Ryan, Grayson, and I tried dealing with this situation. We coborated with our suppliers to provide


    convincing evidence to persuade the relevant authorities, but it was in vain. I knew Celine would leave


    me


    with no room to recover.


    I finally understood how unwise it was to challenge Celine. She was a ruthless witch, I also realized the


    significance of As’s and Atticus’s repeated advice for me to protect my interests.


    I felt powerless under the ATL Empire’s pressure. Even Ryan seemed at a loss. Still, this wasn’t what I


    feared most. Instead, this might even affect Ryan’s chances of securing phase two of Avalon Hills.


    Meanwhile, I received no news of As and regretted not leaving a way to contact the doctor. Even if I


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    knew As was okay, it would provide some sce to my troubled heart.


    1 felt burnt out these past few days, Lauren heard the news and was genuinely concerned about me.


    She


    rushed to my office and suggested, “Chlo, you must seek help. You can’t handle it alone–Tanum


    Corporation is too small to persuade anyone.”


    I helplessly looked at Lauren, knowing she was right. Still, I didn’t know who to tum to. I dejectedly said,


    You’re right, but who would stand up for a smallpany like mine? Most would probably want to


    avoid getting involved


    Lauren fell silent momentarily and then suggested, “Well, that’s not necessarily true. You’ll never know


    if you don’t try. I think you can seek help from Atticus.”


    “Atticus?” I looked at Lauren in surprise, repeating his name and pondering. “I’m not that familiar with


    him.


    Can I even ask for his help?”


    “You can pretend to seek Atticus’s advice. He’s experienced in the business world, so he should have a


    way to handle it. Don’t overthink it,” Lauren encouraged me.


    I looked helplessly at Lauren and asked, “Do you think it’ll work?”


    Lauren got up, pulled me to my feet, and said, “Come on, I’ll take you there. Who cares if it’s a long


    shot? Sometimes, you need to take a chance. Even just talking to him might ease your mind.”


    Her encouragement worked. In any case, I didn’t dislike Atticus as a person.


    In the car, I told Lauren that Atticus had tipped me about ATL Empire switching personnel.


    She said, “See? Sometimes, a few words from someone can save us from trouble. If it’s useful to us,


    we


    have to try it. Don’t just stay stuck in a rut.”


    Lauren continued to encourage me as she drove. “Hurry, call Atticus and ask if he’s at thepany.”


    I quickly found Atticus’s number, took a deep breath, and called him.