Her Graceful War Song (Carissa Sinclair) novel Chapter 373

Chapter 373

Eleanor nodded thoughtfully. “I remember you mentioned before that the shop’s initial reputation wasn’t good.”

Jessica vented her frustrations, “That’s right! Despite several years of operation, it failed to make a profit and has been running at a loss. We had to resort to discounts and promotions at the end of the

year just to cover costs for rent and wages. I truly feel guilty towards Aunt Helen. She believed in me, and Invested. in The Gilded Tower with me. Yet, instead of earning any profit, we’ve only faced losses.”

“Business is tough these days, Jessica. There’s no need to feel too guilty. I’m sure Mother understands, don’t you, Mother?” Carissa interjected.

Carissa turned to look at Helen.

Helen felt a bit confused. What was with the look?

Carissa had instructed her to stay silent if possible before entering, and now, she was being questioned.

But, catching Carissa’s subtle hint, she could only nod and respond awkwardly, “Yes.”

Carissa continued off Helen’s answer, “Yes, exactly. It’s not your fault, Jessica. It’s tough to run a business.

Jessica quickly agreed, “Yes, of course! Business is quite difficult.”

Carissa took out a document. “I’ve reviewed this contract. My mother–in–law holds a 70% stake in The Gilded Tower. Apart from the initial investment, she has also contributed additional funds over the years to support the business. Every expenditure is documented. Jessica, you must have contributed the remaining 30%, correct?”

Jessica felt something was off about the question, but couldn’t pinpoint the issue. So, she could only nod in agreement.

“Of course. Whenever there was a need for additional funds, I contributed my 30%,”

Carissa nodded approvingly. “That’s reasonable. Since my mother–in–law holds 70%, she should contribute 70% towards any additional funding, and you should contribute 30%, Jessica.”

“Of course, that’s only fair,” Jessica said, her gaze fixed on Carissa.

What exactly was Carissa getting at? Had she not seen the account books, or had she already reviewed them?

And what about Eric? Why did no one report back about someone from Hell Monarch Estate retrieving the account books? Such negligence in handling affairs must be addressed and corrected!

Eleanor read the room, and understood that Carissa must have reviewed the account books and seen the profits. The account books were evidently retrieved from The Gilded Tower, and Eric must have been caught off guard.

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She took the account book, and looked at the final figures. Her eyes widened in shock. “This can’t be real! This can’t be the actual account book.”