Chapter 169 Don’t Open the Door
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Alaina sounded frustrated. “We’ve been working with this supplier’s family for years, and we almost never buy from anyone else. They’re basically like old friends. Even if we owe them money, they have no right to come barging into the company and scaring off our clients.”
Edwin replied, “That’s exactly why this is such a problem. Since they’re old friends, we’ve always paid them once a year. But this time, it’s been a year and a half without any payinent.”
Earlier this year, the supplier did ask for money, but orders were slow and the company wasn’t making much profit.
So, he put off paying, thinking they’d settle up once things got better.
But six months later, the company was still struggling, actually worse than before.
Alaina hesitated for a moment, then said, “It’s just 380,000. Why don’t we just pay it and stop all this nonsense from hurting the business?”
After all, the debt has to be paid eventually. It’s better to get it over with.
Once that’s done, we won’t deal with this petty supplier again.
“You make it sound easy, but where’s the company gonna get that kind of cash all at once?” Edwin said.
Alaina was so surprised she couldn’t even finish her bone broth. She put down her spoon and stared at him. “What do you mean? It shouldn’t be hard for the company to come up with 380,000.
She knew the company was having a hard time, but she thought pulling together a few hundred thousand wouldn’t be impossible.
Edwin blew out a cloud of smoke, his voice low and tired. “We could get the money, but it’d strain the company’s cash flow to the breaking point. It’d mess with everything, and we might not even be able to pay our employees.”
Alaina’s face darkened.
She hadn’t realized things were this bad.
Her eyes shifted to Helen, who quietly ate across from her, and suddenly she thought of Linden.
“Helen, did you hear what your dad said? The company’s in trouble. Why don’t you ask Linden to lend us 380,000 so your dad can pay off the supplier?”
For the Graysons, that amount was nothing they’d lose sleep over.
Alaina was sure if Helen asked, Linden wouldn’t hesitate to help. He might even give more.
Edwin’s eyes lit up at Alaina’s idea, and a rare smile appeared on his face.
“That’s right! Why didn’t I think of Linden? That’s pocket change to him.”
He looked at Helen. “Helen, you should talk to Linden and see if he can help us out
Given how the two families were connected now, Edwin was sure Linden would lend a hand.
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Chapter 169 Don’t Open the Door
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Helen looked down, thinking for a while. Then she nodded. “Okay. I’ll ask him when I get home.”
Before marrying into the Graysons, the Somertons was her backup, and she couldn’t let it fail.
So, this was something she had to do.
Linden cares about me a lot: he’ll probably be willing to help.
By the time Helen got back to Galaxy Bay Residences, it was already 10:00 p.m.
She called Linden right away.
“Linden, where are you?”
His voice came slowly over the phone, sounding tired. I’m home. What’s up?”
Helen’s voice turned playful. I can’t sleep alone. Won’t you come keep me company?”
Linden hesitated. “It’s really late. How about tomorrow night instead?”
Helen felt a sharp sting of disappointment.
I promised Dad I’d get the money from Linden tonight.
But if Linden doesn’t come, how can I ask for the money over the phone?
No, this has to happen tonight. I need to make Linden come over
Her eyes narrowed as an idea popped into her head.
After a quick pause to steady herself, her voice changed to a shaky, tearful tone. “Linden, I think someone’s knocking at my door. I’m so scared!”
Her fear sounded real. Linden believed her right away. “Is it a man or a woman! Did you hear what they said?”
Helen’s voice trembled and broke apart. “I–it’s a man. Sounds drunk. He said he’s had his eyes on me for a long time and wants to hold me and sleep with me.”
She made up this story, thinking there was no way Linden wouldn’t come after hearing it.
After all, what man would let another guy go after his woman?
Just
like she thought, Linden lost his cool instantly.
His voice shot up. “Who the hell does that guy think he is, messing with my woman? Don’t open the door. Just wait for me. I’m coming!
“Remember, don’t open the door! he warned again before hanging up, grabbing his
out.
Helen stared at the ended call, á victorious smile spreading across her face.
