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

Reed.” A knock came from the

“I 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 us money

question. “Did they tell you if

of them gave a clear response.

of these banks, they have no reason to fear the owner of

it’s not Titus, but a government

you somehow offended any

official from a relevant department because of the plot of land. However,

that later. President Reed, we need to solve the

her eyes in exhaustion. “Daphne, contact the presidents of the banks that already lent us the loans. 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 loan. However, I need to convince those that already offered us their loans to

“Sure.” Daphne nodded.

at Rebecca. “Arrange the documents for the

“Okay,” Rebecca answered.

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

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

family with that surname, and it’s the Stryder Family in Norfolk,” Rebecca whispered into Sonia’s ear

“It’s Melody Stryder.” Although

Could it be because of what happened when you were playing cards last time?”

took a sip out of her

a little too petty if that 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 in

to it with

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

you need to say!” A gruff voice came through the

Stryders because of how cocky they have been as of

do you ask?”

true.” 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

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