Chapter 193

Given Up “What did you just say, Matthew?”

When I saw her face, I felt angry. “Both of you, get out of my office! I have work to do.”

Ryan rushed in, holding a stack of documents. He frowned when he saw them.

Carol quickly gestured for them to leave. “It’s time to leave, Mr. Matthew.”

I Seeing that I wasn’t alone, Matthew de away.

Melanie shot me a glare. “Are you trying to seduce him again? Can’t you live without a man, you fucking whore?”

I grabbed the registration form, tore it into pieces, and threw it at Melanie’s feet. “Keep a leash on your man. Don’t let him come here again.”

Melanie grew infuriated. “How dare you?”

I said calmly, “You should leave now. We’re having a meeting.”

Then, I turned my attention to Ryan. “What do you have for me?”

Ryan approached and handed me the documents. I glanced at them and saw two contracts for the new development at Heartland Estates.

I was surprised. “We got it?”

Ryan smiled. “Grayson did.”

“That’s great! I’ve always liked this development,” I said, thrilled.

Melanie stormed out.

Ryan waited until she was gone and said, “There’s something else.”

“What is it?”

“I heard that ATL Empire failed to get the land in Operose.”

I sat up straight, stunned. “Do you think it’s true?”

Ryan nodded. “Word has it that there’s quite a buzz over at Echelon Group.”

“How could this happen? I muttered, feeling worried. Had ATL Empire encountered some kind of I gave Lauren a call. She confirmed that Echelon Group had offered only 2% more than ATL Empire, and it appeared that the latter had withdrawn their bid.

Withdrawn? Why would Atlas give up on something he was so close to acquiring? I tried calling him, but he didn’t pick up.

That afternoon, Echelon Group invited us to a celebratory party tomorrow night. It would be at Towers.

It seemed like they couldn’t wait to tell the world about it.

Echelon I felt anxious for Atlas. He had been trying to secure the land for a long time. Why would he give up at this crucial time? When I tried to call him again, his phone was turned off.

Shit, not again! Frustrated, I sank back into my chair.

I was about to have dinner with my daughter that night when Atlas returned my call. I quickly answered,” Hey, why’d you switch off your phone again?”

He chuckled and asked, “Why? Did you miss me?”

I was exasperated. “How could you sound so relaxed?”

“Well, you do have a calming effect on me,” he said casually. “I was on a flight, so I had to turn off my phone earlier.”

“Huh? You’re not in Foswood? Why did you let Echelon Group have that land in Operose?”

He said lazily, “Why would you say that?”

I was stumped. “Well, they’re throwing a celebratory party tomorrow night, and I’ve already received an invitation.”

“Then attend it,” he said calmly. “I’ll bring you a gown.”

“Can’t you just tell me what’s going on? I’m worried about you,” I protested, annoyed by his unpredictability.

“Okay, don’t worry. I’ll see you at the party tomorrow,” he said soothingly.

“You’re going too?” I asked eagerly.

“Yup. Don’t stop thinking about me, okay? I got to go.” He hung up.

I held my phone, bewildered. Suddenly, I started to look forward to that party.