I wondered why Atticus was going to such lengths to help me when we didn't know each other well. It had to be more than it seemed.
Yet, I couldn't figure out his motive. What could he gain from assisting a small, relatively unknown company like mine?
He studied me for a moment and then chuckled. "You're unsure, aren't you? Consider it a repayment for the favor you did for me before. I don't like having debts to anyone, especially not to a woman."
"In the professional world, Mr. Atticus, don't