Chapter 50. New Beginnings

Lara, still struggling to decipher the extent of damage that has been done before her arrival at the meeting is too numb to speak. An overwhelming feeling of grief washes over her at the fact that it is so real now — her father’s precious legacy falling apart. She unexpectedly bursts into tears in front of the board, unable to control her bleeding heart.

“What is happening?” She moans bitterly.

The old woman, seemingly touched by her grief, leans backward and folds her arms. “We will sell this building to cover our losses as the seed investors.” She suggests to the other members of the committee who remain ominously silent, unmoved by Lara’s pain.

“The rest of the debt shall be borne by the family, and in particular, the heir to the Croft Incorporation…” She adds.

On hearing this, Lara springs up to her feet, her cheeks flushed, her heart sinking into a well of despair.

“Please, Ladies and Gentlemen, do not abandon me. The funds from the sale of this sk