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.

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

“What? You’re going to sell your

my mom’s faction. They’re willing to buy, and they’ve promised I can

favor; their loyalty to

sharply, almost

mother’s legacy–your foundation! How could you even think of selling them? Don’t you see? This is exactly the

at him in surprise, startled

you, Miss McKinzie. Even his Macaron Group shares… he’s liquidated everything. Now that you’re saying you don’t need it, all his

Julliard snapped, cutting him off.

head

was stunned. She hadn’t known that Julliard had sold his assets–his company shares, even–to help her. A pang of guilt welled in her

you for doing so much

she could finish, a clear,