From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 522

Rebecca tried to reassure her father. "Dad, please don't worry. Daniel gave me his word—he wouldn't go back on a promise. For all we know, he's already making arrangements right now!"

Daly felt a small measure of relief settle in his chest.

Just then, a knock sounded at the office door.

"Come in!" Daly called out.

A few of the company's shareholders entered, faces grim.

"Daly, the company's on the edge of bankruptcy. Our stock has dropped another ten percent, and if this keeps up, you know exactly what's going to happen."

Daly's brow furrowed. "So, what are you suggesting?"

"Someone's offered to buy us out," one of them said. "We've talked it over, and we think it's time to sell."

"No way!" Daly's face turned hard. "You've all been with the company for years. We've weathered plenty of storms together-are you really going to abandon ship now, when things are toughest?"

Sell the company? Even if they did, the proceeds wouldn't come close to covering all the mess they were in.

The shareholders fell silent.

Daly continued, "Let me be straight with you. The Robinson Group is about to invest in Morris Enterprises. When that happens, we'll be back on top-and better than ever!"

The shareholders exchanged glances, clearly believing him. After all, the last time Morris Enterprises was in crisis, the Robinson Group had swooped in to save them.

"That's a relief to hear, Daly. When are they investing?"

"It's already in motion," Daly assured them.

that, the shareholders finally relaxed. No one mentioned

Evening fell quickly.

still no word

anxious and

frowned, worry

day had passed-why hadn't Daniel given any

I'll

wasted no time in dialing

"Rebecca, I'm so sorry... My dad just stripped me of my position! But I promise, I'll find a

face drained

imagined things

the front doors of the

uniform marched in. "Mr. Morris? You're under investigation for tax evasion and bribery. Please come with

of

Rebecca cried, trying to block their

business," one of the officers said,

like that, Daly

collapsed

next day, bankruptcy was declared, with nearly two hundred million dollars in

family's assets, including their accounts, and sealed

her mother, Sandra, were forced to leave

into a run-down, cramped apartment in a

drove over to help

expression heavy with guilt as he

don't you both

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