Rush

Chapter 19

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Dalton’s lips curved slightly, his voice icy. Tho I look stupid to you? Don’t take my warnings lightly. It you harm Alicia, even a bit, you’ll be on your knees apologizing to her”

Nick entered just in time to escort Ashley out. Dalton told Nick to dest, the document immediately.

“Mr. Slater, I found out that Charles from the Mayer Group has contacted several banks. The Mayer Group still owes large loans to five banks. The other three definitely won’t lend to your wife with her current financial state. She might come to you for a loan. Honestly, her best choice is to not take over the company. I think she’ll give up the inheritance.

Dalton doubted that she would come to him for help. He shot Nick a glance. “You’ve got time to dig into this? You must be really free.”

Nick’s mouth twitched. “No, boss, I’ve got some documents to handle. I’ll leave now!”

After Nick left, Dalton stared at his phone. He had transferred money that morning, and Alicia must have received it, but she hadn’t replied. “Has she not seen it? Or is she ignoring it?” he contemplated.

When Alicia got to her office, she announced she wouldn’t give up on the company. The executives. and Charles were relieved, but she couldn’t open the safe. The situation was stuck. After contacting several banks, she realized it was worse than she thought. The Mayer Group owed five banks, and the other three wouldn’t even take her calls or hung up as soon as they heard “Mayer Group.”

Dalton’s text message came through. Alicia didn’t want to look at it; she was too overwhelmed, with no energy left for Dalton. She planned to swipe the message away, but a knock on the door caused her to fumble and open Dalton’s message. The text displayed only two icy words: [Take it.]

The money Dalton transferred that morning–Alicia wasn’t sure if she wanted to accept it.

“Alicia, good news!” Charles walked in, beaming. “Mr. Oliver Quinn from Hofcaster Bank has agreed to meet with us to discuss a loan, tonight at the Grand St. Regal Hotel. Here’s the information for our new project. Familiarize yourself with it, and make sure you dress up well for the meeting.”

anded Alltta the documents for the company’s newest project. Alicia turned off her phone

Why dress tip! I think I’m fine as I am? She wasn’t into dressing up–usually barefaced, wearing whatever was confortable rather than branded, which was probably why Ashley dared to inlock her outfit in public last night. But Alicia didn’t want to take Dalton’s money; it felt like owing him something, which would make any future arguments less compelling.

Charles replied. “Dressing up, wearing makeup–it’s not only about looking presentable but also about showing the client respect, making a good impression.”

Alicia accepted Charles’s explanation, “Okay, I’ll put on makeup later.

“Great, you review the material, and I’ll touch base with the other two banks, see if we can get them. to talk. Charles said as he headed out of the room.

Alicia nodded, “Okay.”

At 5:30 PM. Nick had some news. “Mr. Slater, your wife didn’t give up on the company. To get the loan, she’s set up a dinner with the president of Hofcaster Bank,” he reported to Dalton. “But just so you know, that bank president is a notorious lecher. She’s still too green, s street smarts. Actually, I can’t figure out why she’s not coming to you. After all, you’re su.. ner husband in name. Could it be this old lecher’s more to her liking than you…?”

With a slam, Dalton shattered his coffee cup, his expression darkening ominously.

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