Emrys wore a troubled expression as he explained, "The company's been struggling for years, and Nichole's been spending money like water. We just found out today that she had mortgaged the company ages ago, and now there's no money to redeem it. The creditors are knocking at our door, and Cressida is currently trying to negotiate with them."
"Shouldn't I go up and take a look then?" Oriana said with a wry smile.
Nichole was in hot water now.
"You wouldn't believe how shameless Nichole is!" Emrys gritted his teeth and continued, "She's locked herself in the office, refusing to see anyone, and she's saying you're the founder, so you should solve it."
This was just the kind of boneheaded move you'd expect from Nichole.
"Emrys, calm down first," Oriana said, looking at her subordinate. "D
