Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 1317 The Utmost Priority



"Everything's ready. We've ironed out the details, signed the contract, and we'll start construction next week," Atticus said happily.

"Why are you in such a rush?" I looked at him. "No wonder you were in a hurry to find me."

"Once construction starts, I'll have to go to Celestis Island. The project there is also important to me. Competition on Celestis Island is fierce, and there's no room for mistakes." Atticus emphasized the importance of the project on Celestis Island.

"Looks like you have a major project every year," I praised him sincerely.

"You're not bad either. You've risen to the top. Has the project in Solaris been finalized?"

I was surprised by his question and realized he knew everything, even about the project in Solaris.

"Yeah. The preliminary work has been finalized." I didn't hide anything from him. Since he had asked a question like that, it meant he knew the details.

We discussed some details of phase two of the project in San Cosbech. Since it wasn't our first time working together, we had a good understanding of each other, and our communication was smooth and efficient.

"Let's sign the contract as soon as possible. I need to arrange the start date for construction on my end," he urged. "Once that's done, I can leave." "Why don't you just come back to the company with me this afternoon? Bring your team, and we'll have a meeting right away. Let's do it today or tomorrow. I won't be in Foswood on Wednesday," I suggested.

"Okay, I'll notify the legal and project teams," Atticus agreed promptly. After I nodded, he made a call to his subordinates. Then, we finished our meal and returned to Tanum from Vanderberg Palace.

I didn't go to Boudamun because we had to sign the contract, and we did it in a flash without any hassle.

Before we said goodbye, Atticus half-jokingly said, "Why don't we continue working together like this? You handle the external affairs, and I'll handle any internal business. I'm serious about this."This is property © NôvelDrama.Org.

I laughed. "I'm glad you trust me. If you call on me, I won't refuse."

I said that because I knew Atticus handled all the big projects.

After the meeting, I checked the time and realized it was time to leave work. I thought for a moment and decided to make a detour to the hospital to see Oliver before heading home.

The next two days were busy for me.

On Tuesday night, I finally told Atlas I needed to go to Tarantino tomorrow for Byron's public trial.

Atlas wasn't surprised at all and calmly said, "I'll go with you tomorrow."

"What?" I was surprised. I leaned over and scrutinized his face, cautiously asking, "What's wrong? Are you mad at me?"

"Is there a problem?" he countered.

"Well... if you're busy, you can do

your own thing. I can handle it myself. Besides, Arnold will be there right? This trial is different for Beatrice. I..." I looked at him, trailing off. Leven felt a little self-centered, as if I always had my reasons for everything.

To be honest, I knew he would understand those reasons.

He wiped his just-washed hair, the jet-black strands gleaming and moist. Then he sat on the edge of the bed, put down the towel in his hand, and looked at me.

I looked into his eyes and leaned against him.

He hugged mę. "I'll go with you. I need to be with you. I won't feel at ease otherwise. Your people are my people. Naturally, I'm responsible for taking care of you and protecting you, rather than passing the

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I understood what he meant, of course. He was saying he wouldn't pass on the responsibility of protecting me to Arnold.

I certainly understood him. He

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But my guilt stemmed from the feeling that my affairs were too much of a drain on his energy. The BZ plan was top priority for us right now, after all.