Chapter 55: Next Step

Alex sat across from Liam in his office, both men perplexed as to why the Richard Construction Company representatives kept dodging their calls.

"My gut tells me something's not adding up," Liam said. "I think these people found out about us somehow."

"Don't talk like that," Alex urged. "How could they possibly find anything out? We took care of the auditors, remember? They're probably just busy and have already headed back home like they said."

"Are you sure about that? I hope you're right. I don't want anything jeopardizing this opportunity for know how bad we need this investment."

Alex tried reassuring him. "Nothing's going to ruin this, okay? Just relax. You're meeting with Ava tomorrow - that should be your number one focus right now."

Liam scowled. "Do I even have a choice with that insufferable bitch? I wish we could scrap this whole stupid plan. And that can only be possible if Richard Construction gets back to us,"