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Third Person’s POV
Priscilla’s emotions were all over her face.
But now, she’d learned to put on a show in front of Madison.
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Her pheromones quivered with emotional fluctuations, finally sighing helplessly as cedar notes gently brushed Priscilla’s hair.
Adelaide said no more, first ordering food for her.
After Priscilla ate, Adelaide spoke, “Fetch the partnership contract for me. We need to check for loopholes and prepare accordingly.”
Priscilla’s eyes welled up. “What if there are loopholes?”
“There’s always a way. Hand it over first.”
Adelaide turned to Susan, knowing where the contract was kept.
Soon, Susan returned with it.
Adelaide read the contract three times from start to finish, finding no issues–it was fair.
As for the shareholders, Priscilla used Susan’s name, while Wanda used Johnson’s–he was her servant.
Noblewomen in business often didn’t use their own names.
Official procedures were a hassle, and there was the issue of avoiding public exposure.
They’d use a husband, son, trusted omega, or sérvant as a front.
Priscilla and Wanda naturally didn’t use their own names–money was tempting, but they were nobility. As long as they held the contract, who the shares were registered under didn’t matter.
“Any problems?” Priscilla asked anxiously after Adelaide’s thorough review.
“None whatsoever,” Adelaide replied, her gaze complicated.
Priscilla bristled at Adelaide’s look.
“If there are no problems, why are you staring at me like that?”
Adelaide wanted to say that if Madison and Wanda hadn’t even bothered to hi showed how easy they thought Priscilla was to manipulate.
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But she held her tongue to avoid another tearful outburst.
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“It’s a good thing,” Adelaide said firmly, pocketing the contract.
“We’ll visit Madison tonight. Keep Johnson in custody tonight to prevent him from warning them. Ralph’s
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Adelaide’s tone softened as the noticed Priscilla’s red eyes “Don’t ere Ells with you I ke responsibility
Priscilla’s voice was hoarse and vulnerable. Im counting on you. Tell Lance not to be angry with me
She no longer referred to herself as a priestess, her usual arrogance gone replaced by a touch of coyner
Adelaide shuddered at this sudden display of vulnerability from someone who usually carried herself with such pride.
In the evening, the finance room delivered all accounts to Adelaide for review
This year’s profit was impressive–over seven million three hundred thousand dollars before rounding
Combined with previous years, it totaled over twenty million
The store had made a fortune by copying the Royal Jewelry Store’s designs.
Also, imitation had low costs. The purity of materials couldn’t match the originals, which allowed for lower prices while still securing healthy profit margins.
The store had leveraged budget–friendly jewelry to drive sales volume and enhance brand recognition had etched itself into the minds of merchants and everyday shoppers as a place that offered both affordability and fashion. And that had been enough.
Adelaide checked the expenditure and found the costs for materials and finished products suspiciously low.
The “pure gold jewelry might not be as pure as advertised, possibly just gold–plated.
In a few years, when the gold tarnished and complaints poured in, Susan, holding a 70% stake, would be first in the line of fire.
This jewelry store was no longer viable.
After some thought, Adelaide ordered Johnson brought to the side hall for questioning.
The side hall had a fireplace with a poker heating up, its tip glowing red.
At the sight, Johnson nearly wet himself, kneeling down instantly. “Luna Ade me!”
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Adelaide sat calmly. “Who’s talking about taking your life? Just answer my questions truthfully.” Johnson nodded frantically. “Vil tell you everything.”
Adelaide scanned the purchase ledger. “Did Wanda know about these cheap, low–quality goods
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“Yes, she instructed it personally.”
“Did you warn her that impure gold could cause issues?”
Johnson shifted his gaze. “I did warn her, but she said it didn’t matter. By the time problems arose, the store would be closed.”
Adelaide sneered. “Close the store or shift the blame to Priscilla?”
Johnson was speechless.
Adelaide didn’t press further. “Since the store opened years ago, how have you handled customer complaints about impure gold?”
Beta Ralph swung the red–hot poker threateningly.
Johnson trembled. “We’ve been silencing them with cheap gifts. With this year’s booming business, Wanda plans to close the store after next August’s peak season.”
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