Chapter 87

Johanna was left standing alone, her heart pounding in her chest.

“Mrs. Dawson, how’s the Dawson Group doing? When can we get our project back on track? I need a clear answer! If you can’t deliver, I’ll have to take my business elsewhere!”

The voice of another anxious partner, Mr. Smith, filled her ear.

“Mr. Smith, we’re doing everything we can. Please sit tight and give us a little more time!”

“How can I sit tight now? I’m telling you, if you don’t have a solution by this afternoon, consider our deal off!” The line went dead.

Staring at her phone, Johanna took a deep breath. This Freya! What is she doing?

By lunchtime, Johanna pulled herself together and drove to the Dawson Group. As soon as she entered, she was met with chaos. The sight of Johanna prompted everyone to swarm her, demanding answers. “Everyone, please! Let’s settle down! Mrs. Dawson is here to address your concerns!”

Galen walked her in. The conference room was crowded, a thick cloud of cigarette smoke hanging in the air as one of the shareholders stepped forward. “We’ve waited long enough, Mrs. Dawson. It’s time for some answers.”

“Yes! What about our money? Is it all gone?”

“Has the Dawson Group gone bankrupt, just like the rumors say?”

Questions flew at Johanna from all directions. Normally, she carried herself with authority and commanded respect at the company. But this time, she was at a loss for words. “Everyone, please, don’t panic. I’ve… I’ve handed everything over to Freya. If you’re worried, she’s the one you should be speaking to!”

“What? Ms. Dawson? Mrs. Dawson, you must be joking!”

“Yeah, how old is Ms. Dawson? And we’re all too familiar with her… reputation.”

“A woman who’s only known for chasing after men will solve the Dawson Group’s problems? Mrs. Dawson, you can’t be serious!” Surrounded by a sea of criticism, Johanna was speechless.

“If the Dawson Group is bankrupt, you must pay us back first!”

“Exactly! What about our money? Billions down the drain?”

“And our projects, half-finished and now potentially for nothing? That’s billions down the drain!”

The cacophony in the conference room was overwhelming. Freya’s words echoed in Johanna’s mind. If the Dawson Group went under, all of the company’s debts would fall on her shoulders to pay.

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