Chapter 531
Chapter 531:
Kaleb let out a long, weary sigh at Gabriela’s words. “Gabriela, I know you have no way of borrowing money p>
He had already discovered the truth earlier that day. The Howard family had pressured every bank in Okburg, cutting off all possibility of the Haynes Group securing a loan.
But he was confused. “We still have enough to cover salaries for half a year. Why put it off for a week p>
The company had set aside two hundred million dollars, projecting the hotel would recover its costs within six months.
Even in the worst case, their partnership with GD Fashion guaranteed they would pull the funds back in that same timeframe.
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The rumors flying around that the group was on the brink of bankruptcy, unable to even pay its employees, were nothing but poisonous lies stirred up by mischief-makers.
But by intentionally spreading the news herself, Gabriela had made those whispers seem all too real.
“Uncle Kaleb, I know exactly what I’m doing. Trust me, and follow my lead,” Gabriela said, her tone steady with conviction.
Kaleb didn’t fully understand Gabriela’s reasoning, but he obeyed nonetheless. He admitted to himself that age had dulled his judgment. Perhaps it was time to trust the wisdom of the younger generation.
While Kaleb headed off to the Finance Department, Gabriela made her way straight to the core offices of the Lakeshore Building.
This time, the receptionist’s attitude was strikingly polite, almost deferential, as she ushered Gabriela inside.
“Miss Haynes, Mr. Sugden is inside,” she said softly.
Brett, on the other hand, looked utterly drained the moment he saw her.
The memory of her threat to sell the building still hung over his head.
“Miss Haynes,” he muttered weakly, “what brings you here again p>
“I’ve gone through the building transfer papers,” Gabriela said evenly. “This property was signed over to my name a month ago p>
Assuming she was here to press about the transfer again, Brett sighed in defeat. “You should really be asking Mr. Moss about this p>
Gabriela cut him off, her tone firm. “I’m here for you. Hand over last month’s rent p>
Brett froze, startled. “The rent p>
“Yes,” Gabriela replied without hesitation. “Transfer it to me. Right now p>
As the rightful owner of the Lakeshore Building, her demand carried absolute weight. Brett didn’t dare delay. He quickly instructed the finance team to deduct labor, maintenance, and miscellaneous fees before wiring the remaining sum to her.
Moments later, Gabriela’s phone chimed with a balance update. Eight million dollars had just landed in her account.
She stared at the string of zeros, a strange, dreamlike joy washing over her.
Never in her life had she imagined she’d one day become a landlord, earning her fortune through rent alone.
Yet even as Gabriela admired the string of zeros in her account, a pang of unease tugged at her.
All of this money ultimately came from Wesley.
But then she reminded herself that Wesley was the father of her child.
This money was just child support, nothing more.
Straightening her back, she said coolly, “From now on, every month on this day, you’ll transfer the rent to me p>
Brett’s face stiffened. “The rent for the building is collected once a year p>
“That’s your problem,” Gabriela shot back, her voice sharp. “If I don’t see it next month, I’ll sell the building p>
There was no room for negotiation.