Side Chick Era... Over

Loving DAD 1115

Sharon sent people to investigate Doug, but they came back empty–handed.

In truth, she already knew the answer–anyone who could casually offer fifty billion was operating on a level far beyond her reach. No amount of digging would uncover anything useful.

When Julliard learned about it, he rushed to her company, his face drawn with concern.

“Sharon, don’t believe a word that guy says. He’s probably a con artist–or worse, someone deliberately trying to block your funding to stop you from signing the deal.”

Sharon had considered that possibility, too. But Doug’s confidence and the precision of his words were extraordinary. He didn’t seem like a fraud. She’d met her share of people over the years; her instincts told her Doug wasn’t one of those slick–tongued liars.

Julliard’s voice grew urgent. “Sharon, don’t worry about the money. Carter and I will find a way. I promise, we’ll raise the full amount for you within three days.”

“I truly appreciate your willingness to help,” Sharon replied. “But this isn’t a small sum. If something goes wrong, your company’s entire cash flow could collapse.”

She lifted her gaze to meet his.

decided to sell one percent of my original shares. I’ll use that as capital for future projects and to maintain liquidity. I can’t

face paled. “What? You’re going

“I’ve already contacted the shareholders who supported my mom’s faction.

their positions to Shayla’s favor; their loyalty to her mother was

tone rose sharply,

legacy–your foundation! How could you even think of selling them? Don’t you see? This is exactly the trap the Kalen family wants you to fall

at him in surprise, startled by the intensity

a low voice, “Mr. Macaron sold off all his personal assets to raise money for you, Miss McKinzie. Even his Macaron Group shares… he’s liquidated everything. Now

cutting

assistant ducked his head and fell

Julliard had sold his assets–his company

so much

could finish, a clear, cool voice interrupted from behind