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?"

but couldn't pinpoint

Whenever there was a need for additional funds, I contributed my

mother-in-law holds 70%, she should contribute 70% towards any additional funding,

exactly was Carissa getting at? Had she not seen the account books,

Monarch Estate retrieving

seen the profits. The

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

as

then naturally, the profits should be 70%

opened one of the boxes, and pulled out

+25 BONUS

for an entire day. I'm sure their 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

that possible? We just injected additional funds into the shop a

looked at the final figures. Her eyes widened in shock. "This can't

"The account book should

"Mom?"

mother was undermining her. At this point, she should definitely not acknowledge the account book as genuine. Seeing the confusion in Jessica's eyes, Eleanor sighed

foolish. The books were taken from The Gilded Tower, and there would be witnesses. Moreover, a comparison with Eric's handwriting would