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,

was a need for additional

reasonable. Since my mother-in-law holds 70%, she should contribute 70% towards any additional funding, and you

not seen the

no one report back about someone from Hell Monarch Estate retrieving the account books? Such

account books and seen the profits. The account books were evidently retrieved from The Gilded Tower, and

interrogation. With how spineless he was,

"Jessica, as long as you find

is 70%, then naturally, the profits should be 70%

one of the boxes, and pulled out the top

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for these years. Aunt Eleanor, Jessica, please have a look. Despite the poor business climate outside, The Gilded Tower has actually been

expression changed abruptly. "What? Profits? How is that possible? We just injected additional funds into the shop a

final figures. Her eyes widened in

"The account

"Mom?"

At this point, she should definitely not acknowledge

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