Chapter: 417

Ryan was left standing there, alone and helpless.

“When did girls get so hard to pursue?" he mused, running his fingers through his hair.

All his life, he was usually the one being pursued, turning away those who tried too hard.

Now, the tables had turned, and he was getting a taste of his own medicine.

As soon as Bethany arrived at the office, she organized her materials and went to meet with Colt.

At the last morning meeting, she had thoroughly explained what needed attention. Now, it was all about supervision, which was just as crucial.

"I want more supervisors onsite-better yet, make sure they're skilled and seasoned workers." Bethany wanted this project to be perfect, and narrowing the margin for error was precautionary.

On large construction sites, accidents were common. Naturally, Bethany wanted to minimize risks and avoid any casualties.

Colt sighed, spreading his hands helplessly. "You don't spend much time on the site, so you might not know this, but accidents to happen. It's inevitable. Sometimes, it's not that workers want to risk their lives, but with the tight deadlines, perfection is unrealistic."

“What's more important than human life?" Bethany retorted unhappily, hands akimbo.

“Let's just remind the workers to be careful and to always wear their safety gear. The rest will be in their hands. Besides, even if something does happen, we can always negotiate their compensation. It won't impact the project.”

Bethany's frown deepened; she really disliked this attitude.

While keeping costs low was essential, a life couldn't be replaced.

“No," she said firmly. “We can prevent accidents by taking the necessary precautions. Let's extend the project timeline if need be."

Just as Colt was about to protest, Ryan appeared from out of nowhere and butted in. "It's not that simple. Extending the timeline means pushing everything back. This project isn't just ours alone; it involves investors and the local government."

Bethany lifted her gaze, a slight frown creasing her brow as she looked at Ryan.

Though she understood his reasoning, the thought of accidents on the construction site was unbearable.

“Do you realize that some workers are willing to die on the job?"

Ryan asked.

Bethany was stunned by the absurd nature of his statement.

Ryan shrugged, motioning for Colt to leave so he could speak privately with Bethany. “If they die on the job, their families receive compensation, at times more than they could ever earn in their entire lifetime. Our compensation package is better than what others offer, and I've insured the project. So, you don't have to worry."

"That's just your perspective," Bethany retorted. "No one wants to die."

"Don't people commit suicide worldwide, or is that just my perspective too?"

Ryan chuckled. “I know you care. You want every worker to come in safe and go home happy with their earnings. But everyone's situation is different. I've done my best for them. Bethany, I'm a businessman."