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.

No one mentioned selling the

Evening fell quickly.

still no word from the Robinson

anxious and drove

worry creasing her face. She couldn't stay calm

whole day had passed-why hadn't

don't worry. I'll call Daniel right

time in dialing

with guilt. "Rebecca, I'm so sorry... My dad just stripped me of my position! But I

face drained

never imagined things would unravel like

that moment, the front doors of the Morris family home banged

under investigation

pair of cold handcuffs

trying to block their

interfere with official business," one of the officers said, pulling her

that, Daly

collapsed almost

declared, with nearly two hundred

froze all of the Morris family's assets, including their accounts,

were forced

had no choice but to move into a run-down, cramped apartment

over to

expression heavy with guilt as he looked

don't you both

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