Chapter 251. Helping a Friend

Ellie's POV

"Alright, Grace. You take care of things over there for now. I will come over when all this is over," I say over the phone, trying to keep my voice steady.

"Okay, Ellie. Be careful, okay?" Grace replies, her worry evident even through the phone.

"I will. Um, by the way, Grace, did you find anything about your brother's company bankruptcy?" I almost forgot about it amidst the chaos of everything else happening.

There is a pause before she answers; her hesitation is palpable. "I did, but I didn't want to add more baggage. I mean, with all that is happening."

"Come on, Grace! You know I will always have time for you. So, what did you find out?" I asked, my curiosity piqued and my concern for her growing.

"Well, that jerk-ass brother of mine wore down the company to the roots. He is swimming in debt; the employees went on a strike three months ago because he hadn't paid them for six months; and the partners pulled out. The