Chapter 594

Howie asked, "Oh, about next quarter's marketing proposal—have you reviewed it?" Elizabeth handed him the proposal. "I've marked all the issues that need improvement. The company's only allocating three million dollars for this campaign, so revise the high-cost items and bring the proposal back to me." "Aunt Elizabeth, wasn't it five million last year?" Howie frowned. Elizabeth raised an eyebrow. "Are you saying you can't do the job with less money?" "No, of course not. I'll manage, Aunt Elizabeth." Howie left her office. He had a troubled expression as he clutched the documents. Not only had he failed to learn the reason behind Hazel's visit, but Elizabeth had also significantly cut his marketing budget. Last year, he had managed to skim some money off the top, but with just three million this year, the pickings would be slim. When Howie got home, he discussed the situation with his mother. Florence immediately asked, "How much can you pocket this year?" "Not even 300 thousand