Chapter 153
“Thank you, Miss Mercer.
You are an absolute lifesaver to our family! You’re an angel sent from above! You’re p>
The man looked completely overwhelmed with sheer gratitude.
Their factory had been operating at a loss for a long time, and now they couldn’t even make payroll.
His wife had urged him to declare bankruptcy, but he just couldn’t bear to let it go.
He had started from scratch. He had built that factory with his own two hands. He loved it like his own child-how could he just abandon it?
Furthermore, he had a whole crew of veteran employees who had followed him for years. If they went bankrupt, all those men would lose their livelihoods.
The current job market was incredibly tough.
Seeing the man getting more and more worked up, Mira quickly raised a hand to stop him.
“Don’t thank me just yet. Like I said before, when it comes to the bicycles, quality control has to be absolutely flawless.
Deliver exceptional work, and we can keep this partnership going long-term.” “Rest assured, Miss Mercer. We will absolutely guarantee the quality p>
“Also, this project is currently strictly confidential. Don’t breathe a word of it to anyone. The professionals will discuss the specific details with you tomorrow.” “Of course, of course p>
As Mira prepared to head back, Brayden Knox had already come out to meet her.
When she had stepped out earlier to walk Elara to the elevator, her bodyguards had quietly followed. While she was inside the neighbors’ apartment, they had been standing guard right outside the door.
As soon as she got back to her apartment, Mira called Kieran Holt. “Kieran, find me a top-tier contractor who specializes in interior layout and renovations tomorrow. I have a resale condo that needs an inspection.
Also, get a lawyer who specializes in real estate law. Have both of them come over with Owen tomorrow afternoon p>
Next, she dialed Owen Lance. “Owen, when you come over tomorrow, bring the design director and the procurement manager. There’s a bicycle factory owner here I want you to talk to p>
“You got it, boss.
I was just about to tell you-Master Ellis agreed to invest. Just like we discussed, he’s putting in a hundred million for a twenty percent stake.
With that, their startup capital would reach five hundred million. Once their operations in Melvion City stabilized, they could rapidly expand into other major metropolitan areas.
They needed to seize the market share swiftly, long before any major corporate competitors could react.
Based on the equity split, Mira was responsible for contributing three hundred million.
She currently had two hundred
million on hand. Since they were still in the preparatory phase and hadn’t formally started pouring money into investments, she wouldn’t need to put up much just yet.
A month from now, she estimated she would pull in about a hundred million from Solflare Entertainment, which would cover the rest.
Plus, the demolition compensation for that abandoned factory plot should be paid out in about a month as well p>
“Alright, got it p>
This was also Mira’s way of giving back to Master Ellis and Owen. It was always better to share the wealth—a bigger ship was much harder to sink.
A short while later, Master Ellis called her. “Mira, you can trust those two bodyguards at your place completely. Use them without hesitation.
They aren’t ordinary security. They’re elite operatives p>
“Sir, I remember you saying there were no high-level bodyguards available at the time and that I’d need to make a reservation p>
“They don’t work for me. They’re actually Owen’s personal guards. It just wasn’t convenient to tell you earlier p>
“Owen’s combat skills are incredible. Why would he need bodyguards? Who exactly is he p>
“He prefers to keep his identity under wraps, so let’s keep it a secret for now. Just treat him like a regular guy.
Also, I’m only telling you this off the record. Don’t let him know p>
Mira chuckled. “Don’t worry, my lips are sealed. Thanks, Master Ellis p>
She hadn’t expected the usually stern Master Ellis to have such an endearing side.
As for Owen, it didn’t really matter who he was, as long as he meant her no harm.
The next morning, Mira headed down to the garden with her two bodyguards for their morning combat training.