Chapter 535


    “Cut the power off!”


    “Can’t do it!”


    This was the first time the workers had encountered something like this, which was totally mind–


    boggling.


    In the CCTV footage, Attlee was seen kneeling by an old woman’s bedside, sobbing, “We finally


    managed to buy this piece ofnd, but we’ve been told that we must start construction within a month


    and can’t sell it for five years.”


    It was true. The Panter family had been interested in the property before, but they backed off when


    they heard about the five–year hold period.


    They were puzzled about how the Murphy family could afford to sit on thend for five years. As it


    turned out, the Murphy family was clueless about the whole thing.


    “We’ve borrowed money from many local banks and acquaintances. Just the interest alone costs us


    over $300,000 a month. But ourpany’s funds are tight, and our monthly profit can’t cover this


    debt!”


    The room was full of stunned faces at this revtion. Over $300,000 in interest!


    That was a terrifying figure!


    It might be manageable for a few months, but who could bear it for five years straight?


    The big question was, were the rumors about the Murphy family’s financial troubles true?


    Their monthly profit was less than $50,000 after all expenses.


    And they were still the wealthiest family in Tranquil City!


    “So, what do you want me to do?” Grace asked coldly from her bed.


    The camera angle only caught Attlee and his family kneeling on the floor, not Grace’s face. But her


    voice was clearly filled with annoyance and frustration. She was frustrated with her ungrateful son, who


    kept bothering her while she was ill. She had made it clear that she wouldn’t help, but Attlee kept


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    “Mom, don’t you own 30% of the shares? Worth $30 million. I have a suggestion. Hear me out. Sell


    your shares, keep $10 million for yourself, and give us the remaining $20 million for emergencies. This


    $20 million could cover our debt for about five years.”


    Grace hadn’t expected him to have nned it all out already and gave a coldugh.


    “In five years, I will sell the property and get more money than now. Then I’ll repay you the $20 million.


    You can keep it or give it to Arabe. What do you think?”


    Grace’s smile turned even colder, “I might be old, but I’m not a fool! If I sell my shares now, will you


    repay me?”


    Knowing Attlee and Olga, they would definitely deny everything when the time came!


    “Mom, I could give you a promissory note! If you lent us two–thirds of your shares, we promise to repay


    you!”


    In fear of her refusal, Attlee quickly added, “Otherwise, if thepany goes bankrupt, your 30%


    shares will be worthless!”


    Grace looked expressionless, her voice full of bitterness, “If it weren’t for you ignoring me all these


    years, not even visiting me when I was sick in the hospital, even wishing me dead; if it weren’t for you


    hiding the fact that you sent my granddaughter away; if it weren’t for all the terrible things you’ve done,


    I would definitely help you.”


    Attlee looked anxious hearing this and tried to say something more, but Grace cut him off abruptly.