Chapter 14 - Margaret Confronts Her Terrified Son At Breakfast
Back in Lake Forest, breakfast sat untouched on the formal dining table as family panic reached a boiling point.
Margaret slammed her teacup down onto the saucer, spilling amber liquid across the white linen tablecloth.
“How could you let our primary debt exposure rely on a single institutional partner without a backup syndication?” Margaret demanded.
“I trusted the contracts, Mother! Everyone told me Whitmore Global was untouchable!” Ethan yelled back defensively.
Brooke stood by the bay window, dialing her father’s private mobile number for the fifth time with shaking fingers.
“My father’s phone is going straight to voicemail,” Brooke whispered, her pale face draining of all remaining color.
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“If this company goes under, our family name will be dragged through bankruptcy court before the end of the month,” Margaret hissed.
“There is only one solution,” Ethan said slowly, staring down at his empty plate.
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