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?"

question, but couldn't pinpoint

a need for additional funds, I contributed my

holds 70%, she should contribute 70% towards any additional funding, and you should contribute 30%, Jessica." "Of course, that's only fair," Jessica said, her

getting at? Had she not seen the

someone from Hell Monarch Estate retrieving the account books?

account books and seen the profits.

brought back to Hell Monarch Estate for interrogation. With

voice broke the silence, "Jessica, as long as you find it

the profits should be

boxes, and pulled

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minds have 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 Tower has

that possible? We just injected additional funds into the shop

at the final figures. Her eyes widened

account book should

"Mom?"

was undermining her. At this point, she should definitely not acknowledge

The Gilded Tower, and there would be witnesses. Moreover, a comparison with Eric's handwriting would confirm