It was survival of the fittest in the business world, and I was determined to make Liora relent. If I didn’t, it would be over for me.

Conveniently, Matthew's groundbreaking ceremony had just concluded. I thought it was the right time to put my plan into action.

Ryan assured me, "You can get a good night's sleep this time. I’ll consider us established in Foswood once we have the capital to be independent.”

I wholeheartedly agreed with his sentiment.

However, ATL Empire added to my pressure when the retested inspection reports returned. Surprisingly, they showed elevated levels of harmful substances, rendering the project non-compliant.

Immediately after, ATL Empire ordered all remaining construction to halt. If we couldn’t resolve it, the project would never continue. Since we sold all the units, I would be in serious trouble if the homeowners complained.

ATL Empire didn’t give me a chance to address the issue. The work stoppage was just the first step. Then, they sent an outrage