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Chapter 184 A Force to Be Reckoned With
I was momentarily taken aback before saying, “Please send him in.”
If my guess was correct, this visit was related to what happened last night. I settled
behind my desk and
went about my work.
The door was soon opened again. I looked up and saw Carol lead Atticus into my office.
It was the first time I met him. Dressed in a well–fitted suit, he was tall and looked in his
late 30s. While his face wasn’t remarkable, his shrewd eyes gave him an air of wisdom
and sophistication.
Perhaps due to my association with Atlas, I neither liked nor disliked him. After all, I had
first heard of Echelon Group as ATL Empire’s competitor, and the behavior of his
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Carol quickly introduced me to him, and I shook his firm hand.
“Nice to meet you, Ms. Chloe,” Atticus said politely.
I greeted him courteously as well. “Please have a seat.”
He didn’t beat around the bush. “I’ve come to apologize for what happened last night.”
After a pause, I said, “It’s water under the bridge now. Don’t worry about it.”
“Well, it’s a serious matter that would jeopardize my company’s reputation, and I have to
do something
about it.
“I’ve fired Damian and put Jett and Beckett on probation. My brother–in–law is no longer
with Echelon Group, and I forbade him from participating in our future projects. As for
Matthew….”
He looked at me and continued, “Echelon Group will no longer engage with him, and his
eligibility as a
shareholder has been revoked.”
I narrowed my eyes, astonished that Atticus would take such drastic measures.
appreciate your actions, Mr. Atticus.”
the shouldn’t have happened in the first place. No partners of Echelon Group should
Mr. Maddox told me off yesterday as well. I hope you don’t mind what happe
face. Did he come
“Like I said, don’t worry about it. It’s an honor to work with you,” I said, trying to sound
nonchalant. “I wouldn’t have yielded to them anyway, and I have nothing to be angry
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them.”
Atticus grinned. “Good to hear that. I look forward to continuing to work with you then.
“Likewise, Mr. Atticus.” There was no reason for me to fuss over the incident, but I knew he
only punished
those assholes because of Mr. Maddox.
He then got up to leave. This time, he exerted more strength when he shook my hand.
“I’m sure we’ll have
a wonderful time working together.”
I smiled and saw him off to the elevator. When the doors shut, I considered how the
situation could be a
mixed blessing.
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