Chapter 361

By night, a steady stream of visitors began arriving at the Frazier family’s villa. Each was a shareholder in the Frazier Group, and they all shared one concern: withdrawing their investments. Among them were even members of the Frazier family itself, eagerly awaiting Debra’s solution.

The expansive hall buzzed with whispered conversations and tense anticipation. When Debra descended from her second-floor study, the room fell silent. She was a vision in a shimmering long dress, her makeup delicate yet striking.

The elder shareholders spoke. “Ms. Frazier, given the current circumstances, we believe it’s time for you to provide a solution.”

“All our projects have ground to a halt. We can’t simply watch the company go bankrupt.”

“And while the McKinney Group has acquired us, who’s to say they won’t terminate the contract, given the situation?”

Debra listened intently, her expression calm and composed. “I understand your concerns,” she said, her voice steady and clear. “Given the current state, does anyone wish to leave?”

The room fell silent once more. Then, from the back of the hall, a voice rang out. “Ms. Frazier, if you could reconcile with Mr. Nichols, we will regain the Nichols Group’s support. Crisis resolved.”

Murmurs of agreement filled the air.

“Yes, Ms. Frazier. It may be a sacrifice on your part, but think of the Frazier family. Think of the company.”

“If you reconcile with Juan, we won’t withdraw our shares.”

But the managers and directors, who had supported Debra from the start, bristled at the suggestion.

“Ms. Frazier has already cut ties with the Nichols family. What you’re suggesting is sacrificing Ms. Frazier for your own benefit.”

“Exactly! Don’t forget, if not for Ms. Frazier’s leadership these past few months, would you have seen such profits?”

A shareholder, undeterred by the moral condemnation, retorted, “Everyone is in it for the money, and Ms. Frazier should know her limits. She’s clever, yes, but without Juan, the Frazier Group won’t survive.”

“That’s right,” another agreed. “If Ms. Frazier refuses to reconcile with Juan, we’ll withdraw our shares.”

Withdrawing shares would be a devastating blow to the Frazier Group. If Debra were merely a member of the Frazier family, she would indeed be in a precarious position. But unbeknownst to the shareholders, Debra was also the controlling force behind the McKinney Group.

Debra regarded the shareholders calmly, her expression unchanged. “Well then, as you wish.”

The shareholders exchanged surprised glances. “Ms. Frazier, are you sure about this?”

“Naturally,” she smiled. “I won’t stop you if you want to leave. Anyone else who wishes to withdraw their shares may come forward now. I’ll settle the payments immediately, and you’ll have no further ties with the Frazier family.”

The shareholders exchanged uneasy glances.

One of them sneered, “Ms. Frazier, don’t be naïve. Do you know how much money you’ll need to pay if all the shareholders withdraw?”

Another echoed, “That’s right. If you can’t come up with the money, we might have to take this to court. Your reputation might not hold up.”