“The Norton Corporation no longer has any business dealings with you. So, you should have some self-respect and stop coming here. Otherwise, don't blame us for being rude.”
Upon hearing that, Della quickened her steps and left the room.
“Larry, are you alright?” Caspian immediately rushed towards Larry after the woman walked out and asked nervously.
“I'm fine. Don't worry,” Larry replied with a hint of sorrow in his voice.
Caspian lowered his gaze and kept quiet as he noticed the fatigued expression on Larry's face. He felt helpless that there was nothing he could do to help Larry.
“Larry, is there anything you need me to do?” Caspian asked softly.
Even Larry himself had no idea how long more the company could sustain and if there was any future for the company.
“Mr. Norton!” Larry's assistant greeted him in a fluster as she entered his office.
“What's the matter?” Larry replied dejectedly without even looking up at her.
“Umm... Someone is interested in acquiring our company,” the assistant shuddered in fear as she took a few steps back.
“F*ck! Who was that?” Caspian swore as he banged his fist into the wall beside him. At once, blood could be seen seeping out from between his fingers.
“Mr. Norton, what should we do? All the manufacturers have already ceased cooperation with us. No one dares to have any business dealings with us... “
The assistant remained in a state of panic as she spoke while Caspian was in a daze.
Larry cut a lonesome figure as he got up and walked towards his desk. What else can I do?Do I really have to marry Della?No way! That's out of the question... Larry shook his head vigorously as he cleared his thoughts and tried to focus.
“Why don't the both of you leave first? I need some time alone.”
After dismissing his two employees with a wave, the man closed his eyes.
Should I sell the company?But what will happen to all my staff if I do that? Larry was suddenly filled with guilt as he gazed at the employees who were still working hard outside his office.
Suddenly, his phone rang.
Without even looking at the caller ID, Larry accepted the call and put it on speaker mode.
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