Chapter 15 A Way Out

Unbeknownst to Elinor, her every move had been shadowed, recorded under the watchful gaze of Jaxson. Jaxson and his associates debated her next steps even before she even had a chance to consider them herself. One thing was clear, though, as Edmond had astutely noted. Elinor would never turn to Jaxson for help. Having grasped the precipice her father's company was teetering on, Elinor's mind had gone blank. "Father, what do I do?" She stared at her desk, awash in a sea of helplessness. She had never studied business management. Was surrendering Elinor Group her only option? She contemplated calling her mother. After all, the business was not only her father's legacy but partially her mother's as well. Her musings were interrupted when the vice president burst into the room, eyes alight with fragile hope. "Elinor, I've managed to get in touch with two banks. The terms are harsh, but if we pull this off, we can save the company!" "The banks are willing to lend us money? We're dro