Chapter 35
“What did you say?”
Chris froze, thinking he had misheard him.
“I said I’m not interested in a business that’s about to go bankrupt,” Dustin repeated.
“Bankrupt?”
Everyone was too stunned to react to his words.
“How dare you! That’s nonsense!”
Chris was shocked, but he quickly denied it. “Nolan Pharmaceuticals is raking in profits. every day and is at its prime. How could we go bankrupt? Stop fear–mongering!”
“Only you know whether this is fear–mongering or not. Anyways, I’ve received news that Nolan Pharmaceuticals will be investigated due to the sale of counterfeit illicit drugs. It’s just a matter of time before they go bankrupt.” Dustin’s words were very shocking.
“Counterfeit drugs? Investigated?”
Now, everyone was even more puzzled.
Their
gaze turned to Chris.
“Nonsense! All of it is nonsense!”
“Dustin, stop spreading these rumors. Nolan Pharmaceuticals is a law–abiding. company. How could it go under investigation? I can sue you for defamation!” Chris threatened.
His words may appear firm, but he was in turmoil on the inside. Nolan Pharmaceuticals was indeed under investigation and would go bankrupt soon. He intended to list the company as a publicly traded company to raise capital so he could run off with a fortune.
However, the news had been suppressed. How did Dustin know without it being leaked?
“Dustin, what nonsense are you spewing? How can a company as successful as Nolan. Pharmaceuticals go bankrupt?” Florence reprimanded.
“That’s right! Everyone knows that Nolan Pharmaceuticals has good assets and is at the peak of success. Stop spreading lies!” James also piped in.
It was obvious they doubted him. After all, the Nolan family had a long history in
“It’s the truth. Nolan Pharmaceuticals is about to go under, and the so–called ‘capital increase and share expansion‘ is nothing than a money–grabbing scam.”
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