Tugg and I exchanged a quick glance of relief, but then my insides contracted with apprehension when she resumed with, “But as of this moment, the paper is failing to produce enough revenue to break even and it sounds like it may take some time to execute these changes, am I right?”
“It’s possible we could turn things around within six months,” Tugg suggested, maintaining an optimistic tone and expression. “So, we’re thinking a short-term investment of this modest sum would be sufficient to sustain us.” He pointed to the six-figure number on the sheet in front of her and we held a collective breath.
She viewed it for what seemed an eternity before pinning us with an enigmatic stare. “That seems reasonable, but I may actually be able help you generate a considerable amount of advert
