Mr. Villain's Lovely Wife

Chapter 173

“Your shares as collateral? Mr. Weiss, isn’t that a bit troublesome and riskyr Acrons from Calen, a man in ke lære he adjusted the cuff of his tailored suit said. His name was Victor Blackwell, one of the key representatives of the Parent Group. The man had been observing Calen with mild interest, his fingers idly tapping again the run of his wine fe

Calen sat back slightly, keeping his posture composed. “It’s a reasonable arrangement, he said. “Webs for sit holds considerable assets, and despite the ongoing investigation, the company has maintained strong operational crycky Wha we need right now is liquidity.”

Victor studied him for a moment before setting his glass down. “Liquidity alone won’t solve your problems” He exced back in his chair, crossing one leg over the other. “Your company’s reputation has taken a hit. The investigation done has made potential investors hesitant. You don’t just need funding, Mr. Weiss. You need stability?

Calen exhaled slowly. “And that’s exactly why I’m here.”

Victor lifted a brow, waiting.

“The Macau project is still viable,” Calen continued. “With additional funding, we can complete it ahead of schedule and shift the public narrative. Once we deliver results, confidence will be restored, and so will our investor relationships

Victor hummed lightly, glancing at the portfolio Calen had handed him earlier. He flipped through the pages, scaring financial reports and projections.

“I understand the urgency,” Victor said. “However, offering your remaining shares as collateral is bold. If things don’t go a planned, you’re putting Weiss Inc. at risk of losing controlling power entirely.”

Calen’s fingers tapped lightly against the table. “I understand the risk.”

Victor closed the portfolio and looked at him. “Then why not propose something more conservative? A structured loan, perhaps? Selling only a minor stake instead of using the rest as collateral?”

Calen shook his head. “A structured loan at this stage would mean higher interest rates due to the investigation. And selling only a minor stake won’t generate enough capital for what we need. The Macau project requires immediate funding Delaying means losing the project entirely.”

Victor exhaled, considering. “Let’s say we agree to this arrangement. What guarantees do we have that Weiss Inc. will be able to pay back the investment?”

“The project’s revenue stream,” Calen answered without hesitation. “Once it’s completed, the long–term contracts we’ve secured will ensure steady cash flow. Additionally, the Weiss family still holds a significant portfolio of private assets. If necessary, we can leverage those.”

Victor studied him carefully. “So, you’re willing to risk everything.”

Calen’s jaw tightened. “I’m willing to do what it takes to secure Weiss Inc’s future.”

acquire Weiss Inc., and if you fail this project, Weiss Inc. will fall into our hands. Are you still willing to take that risk?” Victor asked, smiling.

from this scandal, and we are confident that we will be able to pay

the Blackwell

can only use the shares as collateral and

with the board,” he said, tapping a finger against the portfolio. “We’ll need a

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in case of further

“I’ll have everything prepared

Weiss. If

Macau project, stabilize the company, and cut out everyone who abandoned us when things

slightly,

toward the waiter, signaling for a fresh drink. “Well then, Mr. Weiss,” he said, tilting his glass slightly

Victor smiled as he continued drinking his wine. This was well within the CEO’s expectations. It seemed that Weiss Inc. was indeed sinking. But gambling the shares was

expected Weiss Inc. to

shares as collateral was a desperate move. Too

they wouldn’t have come to him with this proposal. The banks must have refused them. Their usual investors must have pulled back. Even the so–called allies they once had in

now, they were here.

setting his glass down. This kind of deal was dangerous, even for Blackwell Group. Acquiring controlling shares through collateral agreements had its complications, especially when dealing with a company as publicly scrutinized as Weiss Inc. If they moved too aggressively, it

Calen Weiss and his father were

no

down. Guests were starting

straightened his suit and walked toward the private hallways

he reached a door guarded by two men in black

through a wide one–way window. A man sat near the window, his posture relaxed, one arm resting

his head slightly in greeting.