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Chapter 223 Haki Back
I had known about Grayson’s capabilities since I saw hus tile He had received specialised
training but Atlas had clarified that I couldn’t reveal any of Grayson’s information
Publicly, Grayson was portrayed as a high achieving student from a prestigious school, the
only child of an average family in Fonwood. That was the extent of his reputations
I did feel uneasy using Grayson to investigate the Pierce family when Allas had assigned
him to me
Most companies tended to slow down from Christmas instil New Year’s Day. However, All
Empire caught us off guard. They insisted on starting work immediately on projects that
were supposed to begin after the New Year. They even shortened the timelines
It was unreasonable given the upcoming New Year holiday, which typically disrupts work
for 20 days. They showed no leniency, citing that properties were already sold and new
owners were eager to move in
Meanwhile, the Echelon Group project remained ongoing and couldn’t be paused.
I called Atlas, who was abroad, but didn’t tell him about my concerns. Instead, I
approached Nick, who
also seemed troubled by the situation. Though he didn’t say much. I understood his
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtconcem There was
no room for negotiation.
Ryan tried to find a solution, and Grayson talked to various external resources However,
we hit glead
ends.
Nevertheless, time waits for no one. The New Year was fast approaching After the holiday,
business would slow down everywhere.
On top of that, starting work at this time meant I had to advance the workers paychecks. It
was risky since the workers might not return on time after the holiday.
ATL Empire seemed ruthless. Sometimes, I questioned why I had to push myself so hard.
Couldn’t I enjoy a peaceful and uncomplicated life?
However, dwelling on such thoughts was useless. It felt like I was being forced into a
corner with no way
out.
Just when I felt overwhelmed, Atticus extended an unexpected helping hand.
One day, I received a call from him inviting me to meet. It felt somewhat peculiar. Aside
from our collaboration on the duplexes, I had no further dealings with him and no intention
of working together
again
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1 feared that Echelon Group might become another ATL Empire. If that happened, I would
be caught in a crossfire. I couldn’t betray Ryan.
These people were truly something else. They traveled so far just to discuss something.
Like my last meeting with Celine, I wouldn’t have been taken advantage of If the meeting
wasn’t so far away. I still didn’t know who wanted me gone.
So I brought Grayson this time. He was already there when I arrived at the club.
Upon seeing us enter, Atticus politely gestured for me to sit down. He poured a cup of tea
and got straight to the point.
“I heard you’ve been facing difficulties with your projects recently?”
I smiled and didn’t attempt to hide anything. If he could directly address the issue, he
must have known already, Pretending otherwise would only complicate matters.
I didn’t sugarcoat it. “Yes. The timelines have been squeezed too tightly, and with the
upcoming holiday, there’ll be a shortage of workers for a while. The early stages are still
unstable, so it’s proving challenging.”
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHe fell silent and gestured for me to drink the tea. Then he said, “I can lend you Echelon
Group’s
construction team, and you can handle the wages.”
I nearly choked on the tea.
This was indeed a lifesaver. It came so effortlessly. Someone was rushing to clear
obstacles for me.
Naturally, I looked at the man before me in astonishment.
Perhaps my expression was too exaggerated, but he looked at me with a faint smile.
“What’s wrong? You
don’t trust me?”
“N–No!” I quickly waved my hand. “The thing is, what about your project?”
He gave a confident, casual smile. Reclining on the sofa, he said, “I recently bought a plot
near the city. and the planning is underway. This project will keep me busy for the next two
years, so I’m clearing the way. It’s my top priority for the year.”
He looked at me with a gleam in his eyes.
“I will not be working on any other projects in the meantime. The initial stages of the
project will be wrapped up after the New Year, providing a period for reorganization. You
can manage it. It also allows
me to use your help to care for my people. It’s a win–win situation!”
Atticus spoke casually, but I sensed this matter wasn’t so simple.
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