Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 373

Eleanor nodded thoughtfully. "I remember you mentioned before that the shop's initial reputation wasn't good."

Jessica vented her frustrations, "That's right! Despite several years of operation, it failed to make a profit and has been running at a loss. We had to resort to discounts and promotions at the end of the year just to cover costs for rent and wages. I truly feel guilty towards Aunt Helen. She believed in me, and Invested. in The Gilded Tower with me. Yet, instead of earning any profit, we've only faced losses." "Business is tough these days, Jessica. There's no need to feel too guilty. I'm sure Mother understands, don't you, Mother?" Carissa interjected.

Carissa turned to look at Helen.

Helen felt a bit confused. What was with the look?

Carissa had instructed her to stay silent if possible before entering, and now, she was being questioned.

But, catching Carissa's subtle hint, she could only nod and respond awkwardly, "Yes."

Carissa continued off Helen's answer, "Yes, exactly. It's not your fault, Jessica. It's tough to run a business.

Jessica quickly agreed, "Yes, of course! Business is quite difficult."

Carissa took out a document. "I've reviewed this contract. My mother-in-law holds a 70% stake in The Gilded Tower. Apart from the initial investment, she has also contributed additional funds over the years to support the business. Every expenditure is documented. Jessica, you must have contributed the remaining 30%, correct?"

was off about the question, but couldn't pinpoint the issue. So, she

need for additional funds,

mother-in-law holds 70%, she should contribute 70% towards any additional funding, and you should contribute 30%, Jessica."

getting at? Had she not seen the account books, or had she already

one report back about someone from Hell Monarch Estate

books and seen the profits. The account books were evidently retrieved from The Gilded Tower, and Eric must have been caught

been brought back to Hell Monarch Estate for interrogation. With how spineless he was, he would

silence, "Jessica, as long as you

then naturally, the

and

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been overworked. from sorting out the accounts for these years. Aunt Eleanor, Jessica, please have a look. Despite the poor business climate outside, The Gilded

"What? Profits? How is that possible? We just injected additional funds

at the final figures. Her eyes widened

account book should

"Mom?"

her mother was undermining her. At this point, she should definitely not acknowledge the account book as genuine. Seeing the confusion

and there would be witnesses. Moreover, a comparison with Eric's handwriting would confirm their authenticity. How could