Chapter 1124
Chapter 1124:
Navigating a short-term liquidity crunch due to some recent volatility in the markets,” Babette declared. “But I give you my absolute word—the returns I guaranteed won’t merely be honored, they’ll actually exceed our initial projections. Plus, before this month concludes, we’ll definitely have that celebration party p>
She manufactured enthusiasm as though she’d genuinely achieved remarkable financial success.
The group responded with excited cheers and applause. Unable to endure another moment of this charade, Babette excused herself and headed toward the restroom.
The more they celebrated and speculated wildly about her supposed windfall, the more suffocated Babette felt, constantly aware of her depleted accounts and mounting losses. Standing in the restroom, Babette found herself fixated on her own image reflected back at her from the polished mirror.
While she possessed enough resources to return the borrowed funds, the financial damage was substantial, and she still remained obligated to deliver the profits she’d guaranteed. The mere consideration of this predicament made her skin prickle with anxiety.
She’d probably need to quietly liquidate some of her international holdings. If anyone questioned her about it, she could simply claim those investments no longer aligned with her strategy and that she was reallocating to better opportunities.
Still, the more she dwelled on the situation, the more suffocating it felt.
She convinced herself this disaster was entirely Millie’s doing.
Babette’s fury coursed through her entire body like electricity. She held Millie completely responsible for her current predicament.
Right at that moment, the stall door adjacent to where she stood swung open, revealing another person.
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Millie had been seated inside, collecting herself in solitude, waiting until her emotions had settled enough to face the world again.
When she finally stepped out, her gaze accidentally connected with Babette’s reflection in the mirror, catching both women off guard.
Millie was the first to look away, pivoting toward the exit.
“Wait right there!” Babette commanded sharply.
Millie had zero interest in any confrontation with Babette, so she quickened her stride toward the door.
However, Babette quickly moved to obstruct her escape route. Millie had no alternative but to stop in her tracks.
“What do you want?” she inquired evenly.
Babette’s features were twisted with barely contained rage. “Are you pleased with yourself now?” she demanded through clenched teeth.
“I’m not certain what you’re referring to,” Millie responded with controlled composure. “Could you clarify your accusation p>
Babette’s temper exploded even further.
“Stop acting all innocent,” she hissed with venom. “You intentionally planted misleading information, knowing I’d lose everything. This isn’t finished between us p>
Millie lifted her eyes to observe Babette’s distorted expression. “And what comes next?” she questioned.