After a night’s sleep, Horace soon recovered.
Looking at Clara beside him, he got up quietly and started to get ready for the day.
When he came out, Isaac was already sitting on the sofa downstairs waiting for him.
When he saw Horace, he wanted to stand up to greet him, but Horace asked him to sit. Then he looked at Isaac seriously, expecting to hear his investigation results.
“I have found something about Peter Jenkins. He is a simple man, and that also makes the process of the investigation much easier
“Tell me about it,” Horace said.
“Peter met Laura a week ago.”
“Where did they meet?”
“In our company.”
Horace finally understood where all these troubles came from, and the source of all evils.
Laura.
Horace rubbed his eyebrows irritably. If it was caused by the company’s mistakes in operation, he might have a way to fix that soon. But now Laura’s involvement in this had made things very complicated. He was afraid that Laura might have some confidential information about the company. In that case, she would never let it go easily.
He knew he could not trust many of the staff in the company now, because Peter might not be the only one. He had to change the blood. Loss of the company needed to be filled up, too. All of those things took money to do.
Horace had money, but most of his assets were fixed assets that were not free to use. He needs flowing capital, a large amount of it. Besides, he also needed to fulfill his obligations to the suppliers otherwise the company would face lots of lawsuits in the future.
Horace went silent.
“We can think of a way.” Clara went downstairs and said to Horace.
In fact, Clara had been upstairs listening to their conversation the whole time. She also had a general understanding of their concerns.
“Clara, sorry for letting you worry about me.” Horace took Clara’s hand and sat down together.
“How about borrowing some money from the bank first? We need to ensure the normal functioning of the Group.”
Clara was a clever woman, but she was not very clear about the way the bank works. By the time the bank approved the loan, the company would already shut down.
The credit and reputation of Solrace were deteriorating. Now it was almost known to all that investors were protesting against the company. Rebuilding one’s business reputation was really difficult and needed a lot of capital.
“I can help with the money.” Clara looked at Horace.
“Clara, your salary was not enough.”
Clara had not been working recently, and her salary was her only source of income.
“I’ll ask my brother for help.” Clara knew that her brother would help her.
“Not an option.” Horace immediately refused her proposal.
“Why?” Clara was confused. She thought it was a way to help him.
“I promised him to take care of you. I should be responsible for our careers and our lives. That is not an option.”
Horace stopped Clara from speaking, “We can find another way. I promise.”
Clara nodded. She thought maybe he had another way.
Laura was leisurely enjoying her afternoon tea.
“Andre, now Horace’s company is almost over. We all count on you for the next move.”
“Well, but how do you know he is not able to turn it all over again?” Andre took a sip of tea and looked at Laura.
“Come on, from what you have seen, do you really think there is still a chance for him now? You’re head of a company, too. ” Laura looked at Andre and asked.
Andre was noncommittal about Laura’s words. Now Horace’s company was indeed facing great difficulties, and it was very difficult for him to get back on his feet again.
What Andre needed to do now was to wait. When Solrace completely collapsed, he would be able to get Clara.
Only in this way could she be his woman.
Andre planned it all in his mind. Everything was ready now.
Laura wondered whether she could see the woman she saw last time in that store again.
That woman looked like Helena. Laura asked Helena when she returned to the nursing home last time to see her.
She asked if the woman was Helena’s sister
But Helena’s answer was very ambiguous.
“When I was young, I heard about it that there was someone who looked like me, but I can’t remember anything now. It was a long time ago.”
Laura was not satisfied with her answer. She wanted to see that woman again and ask her. Laura wanted to find her real family. Since her plans went well, she might be able to be with Horace soon. She needed someone to back her up.
But unfortunately, Laura waited and waited in that teahouse but she never came. Soon it went dark, and she had to go back to the nursing home.
“Laura, you’re back.” In the nursing home, Helena saw Laura and greeted her happily.
“Mom, do you have a twin sister? I want to help you find your sister if you do have one.” Laura wanted to get more words out of Helena’s mind.
“I don’t know, baby. I don’t need anyone now because I have you.” Helena said. she was very happy that Laura cared about her.
“But I’m not satisfied with myself! I want to do something for you!” Laura looked at Helena and shouted loudly.