Chapter 14 Loan

When the vice president heard the names, Lydia and Penny, he angrily slapped the table. While others may not know, he was acutely aware that the downfall of their company was inextricably tied to this mother-daughter duo. "Over the past few years, the company's situation has deteriorated significantly. Lydia has been secretly siphoning off assets for herself. Your father's health hasn't been great, and she took that as an opportunity to covertly transfer funds. As of last night, we can't even reach her. I suspect she has run away with your sister," he said. Upon hearing this news, Elinor felt a blend of surprise and a sense of inevitability. She had known for a long time that her stepmother was no saint. After all, could someone who wrecks another family really be a good person? Yet, learning about her running away with the money-filled her with a cold fury. Elinor might still have some love remaining for her father. On the other hand, Lydia had been married to Elinor's father for