Sonia pondered for a few seconds. “For now, go negotiate with the presidents of these banks and see if they’re willing to change their minds. Also, use that as an opportunity to get a grasp on whether Titus is the one pulling the strings.”

“Okay,” Daphne answered. Seemingly having thought of something, she asked, “Should I report this to President Lane?”

 

“No.” Sonia shook her head. “Charles will be busy running his own company. I don’t want to bother him.”

“Alright.”

After Daphne left, Rebecca from the finance department came. “President Reed, what’s going on? I got a few calls from multiple banks. They’re urging us to repay our loans immediately. Haven’t we just gotten them? Why are they telling us to pay when it’s not even time yet?” Rebecca questioned as she walked up to Sonia’s desk.

Sonia pinched the bridge of her nose. “Can’t you see that we’re being targeted?”

 

“By who?” Rebecca slammed her palm on the desk.

A chilly glint fleeted across Sonia’s gaze. “I suspect Titus is behind this, but I have no evidence yet.”

 

“That will have to wait. We need to prioritize solving the crisis regarding our capital. The main funds that are supporting the operation of Paradigm Co. consist of the loans from those banks. The company will fall into bankruptcy the moment we return the money to the banks.” Rebecca sounded irritated.

pulled her lips into a thin line. Of course I’m aware of the graveness of

A knock came from

banks. Those that have yet to offer a loan refused to do that no matter how I tried to convince them, whereas those that

her fist before raising yet another question. “Did they tell you if Titus is behind

ask, but none of them gave a clear response. It was as if they were fearing something,”

banks, they have no reason to fear

narrowed her eyes. “Unless it’s not Titus, but

you somehow offended any government officials?”

to deal with an official from a relevant department because of the plot of land. However, she didn’t recall

we need to solve the crisis regarding our

Tell them I will buy them a meal at Universal Hotel.” I’ll have to give up on the banks that have yet to offer us a

“Sure.” Daphne nodded.

at Rebecca. “Arrange the documents for the loans and come

“Okay,” Rebecca answered.

hour later, they arrived at Universal Hotel. Belonging to Fuller Group, it was the only seven-star hotel in Seafield. The simplest meal there could easily cost a normal family a year’s worth of their income, not to mention that Sonia had booked a private room to treat the presidents to a lavish

they had to at least disclose something to her. Therefore, they finally told her that the person who was targeting her was

I gather, there’s only one prestigious family with that surname, and it’s the Stryder Family in Norfolk,” Rebecca whispered into Sonia’s ear while leaning close to

Melody Stryder.” Although she didn’t have a feud with the Stryders, she did have

because of what happened when you were playing cards last time?” Rebecca

sip out of her wine, her face devoid of

the case?” Rebecca smirked. “Besides, Melody is poking her nose where she is unwelcomed. How dare she, the daughter of a prestigious family in Norfolk, interfere with

agreed to it

getting up and leaving the room, Rebecca found a quiet spot

you need to say!” A gruff voice came through

Hayes Family crack down on the Stryders because of how cocky they have been as of late. However, they never

you ask?” The man seemed

Rebecca lit a cigarette that she retrieved from her pocket to puff on it. “I called to bring you some good news, of course. Matthew Stryder’s granddaughter, Melody Stryder, is currently in Seafield, and had used her family’s influence to interfere with the operations of the banks in Seafield in an attempt to give my boss a hard time. What about you crack down on the Stryders

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