Audrey's breath hitched, and she felt tears prick at the corners of her eyes. "Please, give us a little more time. We're working on resolving the issue," she pleaded, but the line went dead before she could finish.
As she sat there, staring at the phone in disbelief, it rang again. Another investor, with the same message. One by one, they called, withdrawing their support, each call chipping away at her confidence. By the time the last call ended, Audrey was trembling, her hands cold and clammy.
The fear and sadness were almost too much to bear. She felt tears sliding down her cheeks, but she quickly wiped them away. "Was I going to lose the company? How would Godmother see me if I failed?" she thought, her mind racing with anxiety.
Audrey took a deep breath, trying to steady herself. S
