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.

her lips into a thin line. Of course I’m aware

Reed.” A knock came from the

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

before raising yet another question. “Did they

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

As the presidents of these banks, they have no

“Unless it’s not Titus, but a government official who

you somehow offended any

idea.” She had to deal with an official

it. We’ll think about that later. President Reed, we need to solve the crisis

give up on the banks that have yet to offer us a loan. However,

“Sure.” Daphne nodded.

Sonia glanced at Rebecca. “Arrange the documents for

“Okay,” Rebecca answered.

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

presidents with such deluxe treatment, they knew they had to at least disclose something to her.

family with that surname, and it’s the Stryder Family in Norfolk,”

with a morose look on her pretty face. “It’s Melody Stryder.” Although she didn’t have

she doing this? Could it be because of what happened when you were playing cards last

a sip out of her wine, her face devoid

is 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 affairs

Sonia agreed to it with a

leaving the room, Rebecca found

say!” A

I heard that the higher-ups intend to have the Hayes Family crack down on the Stryders because of how cocky they have been

do you ask?” The man seemed

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

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