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?"

about the question, but couldn't pinpoint the issue. So, she could only

a need for additional funds,

funding, and you should contribute 30%, Jessica." "Of

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

no one report back about someone from Hell Monarch Estate retrieving

reviewed the account books and seen the profits. The account books

Hell Monarch Estate for interrogation. With how spineless he was, he would likely confess everything

as long as you find it reasonable, it's settled.

naturally, the profits should be 70% as

of the boxes, and

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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 has actually been doing well and has

Profits? How is that possible? We just injected additional funds into the

widened in

"The account book should be

"Mom?"

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

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

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