The Regretful Housewife: Divorce and Rise Again novel Chapter 35

Chapter 35 Losing More Than Just Money

Chapter 35 Losing More Than Just Money

“Th–then what are we supposed to do?”

Panic crept into Cecilia’s voice.

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Without that one billion, the creditors would be at their door within days–ready to auction off their house.

Nina spoke gently, trying to soothe her. “Mrs. Mercer, don’t panic. We may not be able to come up with one billion–but you can.”

“Me? Where would I get that kind of money?”

“You’re holding five percent of Tann Group. It may not sound like much, but it’s worth seven or eight hundred million at least.”

She continued, calm and measured, “I know that stake brings in monthly dividends, but that won’t solve an urgent cash crisis. Given the history between our families, I’m willing to make a decision on my own–buy that five percent from Mercer Group for one billion. Afterward, I’ll have my father find a way to sell it off. We might lose a few hundred million in the process, but at least it would help the Mercers get through this.”

Cecilia hesitated.

If she agreed, that was an extra two or three hundred million out of thin air. Opportunities like that didn’t come twice.

“Well… would Marvin agree to this?” she asked cautiously.

“My dad has a soft heart,” Nina said with a small smile. “Leave it to me–I’ll convince him.”

Cecilia still wavered, reluctant to give up such a valuable stake. Nina leaned in slightly and lowered her voice. “Mrs. Mercer, I’m saying this for your own good. I’ve heard creditors can be ruthless. If debts aren’t repaid, people end up losing more than just money.”

At that, Cecilia’s face went pale. “Yes, yes… that’s what they show on TV, isn’t it? Then–I’ll transfer the shares. But when would the money come through?”

“Don’t worry about that just yet,” Nina said smoothly. “There’s one more thing I need you to agree to.”

“What is it?”

Cecilia’s only concern now was getting the money. Nina seized the moment. “My father did send me here with a task. Since I’m helping you in such a big way, I’d like you to buy back the

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Chapter 35 Losing More Than Just Money

five percent of Mercer Group shares that Tann Group currently holds.”

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Cecilia froze. “But if your family wants out, we really don’t have the money to buy those shares back right now.”

“I’ve already looked into it,” Nina replied. “Mercer Group’s stock has taken a major hit, so the value of those shares has dropped by more than half. This is actually the best time for you to take them back. When the market recovers, you could sell them again at a profit.”

“But…”

“Think about it,” Nina pressed. “That five percent used to be worth close to one billion. Now, with the market down, it’s not even worth two hundred million. No matter how you look at it, the Tann family is taking the loss here. And I’m already giving you an extra three hundred million on the buyback. You’re not going to turn me down over such a small favor, are you?”

Cecilia looked a little dazed after Nina’s string of calculations. Even Preston, standing off to the side, found it hard to follow at first.

But it didn’t take him long to piece it together.

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