Chapter 1123
Chapter 1123:
From childhood, Anika had witnessed firsthand the Bennetts’ meteoric ascent to the pinnacle of society and their subsequent tragic collapse throughout the passing years.
Millie made her way toward the restroom.
In a separate private dining area elsewhere in the restaurant, Babette was entertaining a gathering of her social circle.
Babette had repeatedly reassured these acquaintances that the borrowed capital was merely to address a short-term liquidity shortage, guaranteeing swift repayment within mere days, along with attractive profits. However, as days dragged forward without any communication whatsoever, she’d maintained an ominous radio silence, causing her lenders to grow progressively more nervous.
Market trading occurred exclusively during business days, which meant four trading sessions actually consumed nearly seven full days when weekend closures were factored in. Since Babette’s original gold purchase using their borrowed funds, substantial time had already passed.
What she’d described as a matter of days had ballooned into more than ten, and Babette’s complete lack of updates was beginning to raise red flags.
If she hadn’t been born into the Watson family with considerable personal wealth documented in her name, they would have demanded answers long before now.
This supposedly casual dinner was actually a carefully disguised fishing expedition.
As dishes were served and consumed, someone ventured, “So, Babette, how are those investments performing with the capital you collected from us p>
“Obviously she’s raking in massive profits, hahaha,” another person quickly interjected. “Why would you even ask something so obvious p>
“What’s inappropriate about my question?” the person who initiated the topic laughed good-naturedly. “She’s accumulated such extraordinary wealth through her financial moves! We absolutely should be asking Babette when she plans to throw us a proper victory celebration. Everyone in professional circles is aware of her remarkable expertise. The only question is exactly how astronomical her gains were. In my personal opinion, she must have earned an absolute fortune p>
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The assembled guests murmured their enthusiastic agreement, heaping praise upon Babette’s historical successes.
She could have simply coasted on the Watson family fortune and lived in idle luxury, but instead chose to pursue genuine achievement and enrollment at an elite institution in Flesta. During her time abroad, she’d successfully managed numerous critical Watson Group operations.
Upon her homecoming, she’d immediately assembled her own specialized division within the Watson Group.
They continued cataloging her impressive résumé, offering effusive compliments.
Through all of this, Babette maintained a smile, though it appeared stiff and unconvincing.
She’d felt emotionally adrift throughout the entire day and genuinely hadn’t wanted to attend this gathering, but her friend had emphasized these were the very people who’d financed her venture.
So she’d forced herself to show up, knowing she needed to maintain their confidence and trust.
Her professional reputation depended on keeping up appearances.
“I want to assure everyone that the capital you trusted me to invest has been handled with extreme care and remains completely protected. We’re simply p>