hapter 79

Ariana’s gaze grew frostier as she took in Gwen’s shamelessness. “Well, you’ve made the wrong move, Ms. Lambert. Brian loathes me now. There’s no way he’d help our family.”

Gwen was baffled by that. “But how?”

Ariana didn’t want to waste her time explaining such dull things to Gwen. She turned on her heel and headed upstairs.

Only Gwen remained on the spot, panicking. That was when she received a phone call.

It was one of the company’s shareholders, Horace Lindt. He anxiously exclaimed, “Ms.Torrey, the company’s seriously at the end of its line! Can you raise the funds or not?

“Calm yourself, Mr. Lindt. Can’t you tell I’m already trying to brainstorm a solution?” Before Gwen could say more, she received another call. She had no choice but to put this call on hold and answer the other one.

The phone call was from one of Torrey Co.’s business partners, Cedric Zox, whose voice rattled with anxiety. ” What’s going on with Torrey Co., Mrs. Torrey? When can our project resume? You need to give me an answer. If this doesn’t work out, I’ll invest in another company instead!”

the best we can, Mr. Zox. Please don’t worry about

one thing clear. We won’t let you off the hook if you don’t come to the company and give us a reasonable explanation before this afternoon!” Cedric

looked at her phone, her chest tightening with frustration. She mentally yelled at Ariana, wondering why the

had no choice but to make herself presentable and

just entered the company. There, she realized the employees had long descended into chaos. Everyone swarmed at her, demanding an explanation once

give us all an answer!” John protectively stood before Gwen as the two

was already seated in the conference room and awaiting an answer from her. She never imagined so many people would show up at the company. Because of

smell of cigarettes filled the conference room as one of the shareholders stepped forward. “We’ve already waited for many days, Mrs. Torrey. It’s about time you gave us an explanation, right?”

you owe us an answer? Tell us whether our money is

rumors true? Is the

came flying at Gwen from

this situation. “Dear shareholders and directors, please calm yourselves. About the company… I–Ive

Ms. Torrey? You must be joking,

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