Chapter 522
Chapter 522:
From the very beginning, Gabriela felt something off about it. She was the first to voice her opposition. “Our company specializes in weddings and apparel planning. We don’t have the funds, nor do we belong in this field p>
After all, wedding planning and hotel construction belonged to two entirely different industries. It was too risky.
Her reasoning, however, was met with scorn.
“Miss Haynes,” the administrative director sneered, “do you know why this company has stayed small all these years? Because you’re too cautious, too afraid to take risks. If Marie were still running things, she’d seize this opportunity without hesitation p>
Gabriela’s expression remained composed. “It’s a pity that while she was in charge, no one ever offered her such a grand project p>
The director’s temper snapped. He slammed the table and shot to his feet. “That’s only because I personally know Mr. Orion Bolton, the one in charge of this project. Without my connections, this chance wouldn’t even exist for us p>
Gabriela’s brow furrowed. “Opportunities that appear too good to be true hardly ever are. I won’t give my approval p>
The director’s eyes narrowed, and with a sharp turn, he addressed Kaleb. “Kaleb, what’s your stance on this p>
Kaleb, after listening quietly, finally spoke up. “The hotel is already completed. We wouldn’t be involved in the initial construction costs. All that’s required is an investment of two hundred million for decoration and promotion. And in return, we gain forty-nine percent of the shares p>
He laid out the numbers calmly, then said, “From my perspective, I support the collaboration p>
Gabriela’s heart sank. “Uncle Kaleb, hotel investments demand huge sums, returns are painfully slow, and the market is volatile. Haven’t we seen several large hotels collapse recently? Two hundred million is the very edge of our financial limit — we can’t afford to gamble with it p>
𝘙𝘦𝘤𝘰m𝗆𝖾𝗇𝗱 𝘵o у𝗼𝗎𝗿 𝗳𝗿і𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀
Kaleb was not a man prone to rash ventures. For a moment, Gabriela’s earnest words wavered him.
The director quickly pressed the attack. “Kaleb, you must reconsider. Opportunities like this come once in a lifetime. If we hesitate, other companies will snatch it without a second thought. A project of this scale practically guarantees profits p>
Kaleb, torn, reviewed the contract line by line. The legal department confirmed there were no visible loopholes.
He was unwilling to contradict Gabriela outright. Finally, he set the decision to a company-wide vote.
Over seventy percent of the executives voted in favor.
The director’s face lit with triumph. “Rest assured, Miss Haynes. I’ll take full responsibility for this project and lead our company into a new era of success p>
Gabriela, having only just taken her seat as CEO, lacked the authority to veto. With no choice, she gave reluctant approval.
Soon after, Haynes Group poured two hundred million into the hotel’s final stage of decoration.
But less than two months later, disaster struck. Orion himself disappeared without a trace.
The man behind the project abandoned the hotel entirely and vanished, leaving the whole Haynes Group in shock, reeling at the betrayal.