Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 596 Not Really Bothered

Hayley’s POV:

“Tell me about it,” Loretta sighed once more.

Finished

“Unless something miraculous happens, it looks like our family might end up in the same situation as your fiance’s Southwell Group–heading toward bankruptcy.”

She mumbled under her breath, but then seemed to realize how inappropriate that sounded. Her expression changed, and she quickly turned to apologize.

“Sorry, Hayley, I didn’t mean to jinx your fiancé’s business. It’s just that our situations are starting to look so similar…

“But honestly, compared to Southwell Group, my family’s company is small potatoes.

“If the Parsonses go bankrupt, it’ll be tough, but we’ll tighten our belts and manage somehow. We can still pay off the debts.

“But if Southwell Group falls, with their hundreds of billions of debt, I can’t even imagine how that would look.”

“It’s fine,” I replied casually, not really bothered by her words. I lowered my gaze, thinking for a moment, then asked, “Does your dad invest in the stock market?”

company, Hayley. The stock

I patiently explained, “What I mean is, with the market being so unpredictable right now, it’s actually a good time to make

moment, clearly deep in thought, before

ones where someone loses everything or

and steady. It’s safer, and at least

slow. We’re just

looked her in the eye and said seriously, “Tomorrow is a day for

there was more to my words than what

sleep

looked at me earnestly. “Hayley, I believe you. I’ll get my dad to bet everything we have left on Southwell Group!”

seriousness. “You don’t need to do that. Southwell Group is already done for.

Loretta’s hopes deflated instantly. “So Southwell Group really is going bankrupt? And

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suggestion, “Yarbrough Pharmaceuticals is a solid pick. Tell your dad

need to act quickly–do it before tomorrow or

Loretta responded without

she trusted me. She knew I wouldn’t lead her astray.