"Shania, are you out of your mind? The project in Serena''s hands is one of
Jansen Group''s long-term clients! They bring in millions every year. If you block this deal now, do you realize we could have a cash flow problem?"
The marketing director, Russell Parker, roared hysterically at Shania.
He wasn''t Howard''s rtive, but he had fought alongside him to reach his current position. His ties with Howard weren''t any weaker than Shania''s.
Shania''s nail polish had smeared onto the back of her hand.
"C-Cash flow problems? Is it really that serious?"
Serena hadn''t mentioned that earlier!
She didn''t care about the nail polish anymore. She frantically grabbed the documents, flipping through them in a panic.
It had been so long since she hadst looked at documents. Now, she couldn''t even understand them.
Russell''s face turned red with anger.
"Do you even know what state Jansen Group is in right now? Why on earth did they send a useless pretty face like you here? If you piss off this client and we lose their million-dor deal, you''d better cover it yourself!
"I''m warning you, Shania. Even if you run crying to Howard, it won''t change anything. If this project copses, Howard won''t take the fall for you. You''ll be the one thrown in jail!"
He knew Howard too well.
If things spiraled out of control, Howard would simply dump all the debt onto Shania and let her take the fall. Even if her personal assets couldn''t be seized, thepany wouldn''t be held ountable.
Shania knew that too.
"I-I just wanted to put Serena in her ce! How was I supposed to know she was handling such a major project?"
"This project was personally signed by her and Natalie! If it''s not in her hands, then whose? You either go beg the client toe back, or you go turn yourself in to Howard. I can''t help you!"
With that, he mmed the door and stormed out.
Shania was terrified. Where was she supposed to find a million dors?
Her heart ached just thinking about it. With Chris not in thepany anymore, there was no one left to cover for her. After running around in circles, she had no choice but to swallow her pride and go to Serena.
"I''ve got the revised marketing strategy. Hurry up and send it to the client!"
Serena barely looked up from her pile of documents.
"The client''s out of town on a business trip today. It''s toote."
"W-What? Serena! How could this be such a coincidence? You''re doing this on purpose, aren''t you?"
Shania''s eyes turned bloodshot with rage. Her hair was a mess from running around all day, and she looked utterly disheveled.
Serena scoffed. "Yes, I nned this. But without your stupidity, none of this would''ve worked out so well."
"You bitch! I''m going to find Howard right now and make sure he teaches you a lesson..."
"Perfect. Let''s go together."
Serena wasn''t angry. Instead, she smiled and pulled out a file from her desk.
"Remember those shredded documents you had your thugs destroy? I had them pieced back together. Why don''t we bring them along? I''m sure my dad will be very interested in how you''ve siphoned money from Amber Group into your own pockets."
Shania froze in ce, her confidence shattered. Her forehead was slick with cold sweat as she stared at the papers in horror.
Amber Group had millions in debt. And at Jansen Group, she had just added another million to that mess.
If Howard found out, would he really let her go to jail?
Shania spun around in panic and threw herself at Serena.
"My dear Serena, I watched you grow up. You know how your dad is. If he finds out, he''ll send me straight to prison! Please, I''m begging you. Just give me another chance!"
Her voice trembled as she clung to Serena''s arm.
A few hours ago, she had been so arrogant. Now, she was practically groveling.
She really should''ve gone into acting instead.
Serena''s expression turned icy.
"There''s still a way out. But first, you need to return everything you took from Amber Group."
"I don''t have that kind of money!"
"Then, give whatever you have. Otherwise, in a few days, I''ll have to visit you in prison."