Chapter 359


    When Donald heard that the representatives of Rising Group had arrived, he sprang up from the couch


    and nudged Liam with his foot. “Go get someone to reserve a restaurant. The representatives of Rising


    Group are here.”


    For the past six months, Donald and Liam had been at their wit''s end. The father and son could not


    come up with a solution no matter how hard they tried.


    Rising Group was the biggest raw materials supplier in Coldbridge. They had attempted to contact the


    company a long time ago, but they kept getting rejected. Liam had even treated the executives of


    Rising Group to meal after meal, giving them both money and gifts, yet all his efforts proved to be futile.


    Both Donald and Liam had thought that any attempts at going through to Rising Group hade to an


    end. Never did they expect such a turn of events.


    The instant Liam heard that people from Rising Group hade to visit, he quickly perked up.


    The Mill family had gained all their wealth and pride from their handbag manufacturing factory. If their


    company were to close down all of a sudden, pride would be the least of their concerns. The penalty of


    not being able to meet contract deadlines would drive them broke for life as they tried topensate


    for the loss.


    In other words, each contract that Donald and Liam had signed happily two months ago would


    determine the magnitude of their downfall.


    Rising Group would be their lifesaver at a time like this. The fact that Rising Group had taken the


    initiative to send representatives to their doorstep moved Donald so much that his eyes began to


    redden the moment he walked out of the office.


    Liam immediately ordered someone to make reservations at the best and most luxurious hotel in the


    area before asking the assistant to prepare some coffee for the guests.


    Donald and his secretary walked as fast as their legs could carry them, worried that security would take


    their important guests lightly.


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    In reality, the security guards had, in fact, treated Sophia and the rest asmon guests.


    Donald was easily over one hundred and fifty pounds. As he rushed to greet the executives of Rising


    Group, he was quickly out of breath. By the time he reached the main entrance of the factory, the first


    person he saw was his daughter-inw, whom he had not seen for over six months.


    Despite his confusion, Donald was still an experienced businessman. Suppressing a puzzled look, he


    turned to Sophia. “Are you Ms. Leighton of Rising Group?”


    Sophia smiled courteously in response. “No, she is.”


    “Ms. Yarrow.”


    Yvonne tossed Sophia a mildly exasperated look, much to Sophia''s amusement. Straightening herself,


    Sophia nodded at Donald. “Let''s talk inside, Mr. Mill.”


    Seeing that all of his guests were women—one of them being his daughter-inw—Donald could not


    help but furrow his brows.


    However, how Sophia carried herself showed she was no ordinary person. After a brief moment of


    hesitation, Donald nodded respectfully and invited them inside. “Of course. Let''s take this inside.”


    Nodding in response, Sophia turned to Tanya and arched an eyebrow, assuring thetter not to worry.


    Donald exchanged nces with his secretary, signaling thetter to ask Rising Group about his guests.


    As the four of them got into the elevator, the secretary hurried over and whispered in Donald''s ear,


    “Rising Group said that their new chairman hase to visit us today.”


    Donald''s expression shifted as he began treating Sophia and the rest with more respect. “This way,


    please.”


    Liam had already gotten the coffee ready for the guests from Rising Group. To his surprise, his wife


    Tanya showed up instead.


    When he caught sight of Tanya, his expression darkened. “You''ve finally decided toe back, Tanya.”


    As he spoke, he raised his hand to pull Tanya over. But before he could even touch her, Sophia had


    swatted his hand away.


    Pulling Tanya behind her, Sophia gave Donald a half-smile. “Mr. Mill, allow me to introduce myself. My


    name is Sophia Yarrow. This is Ms. Leighton, my secretary and the new chairman of Rising Group.”


    Upon hearing that the new chairman of Rising Group was just Sophia''s secretary, Donald immediately


    knew who had the final say in terms of Rising Group''s decision.


    “Dad, didn''t you say the representatives of Rising Group are here?”


    Liam frowned, displeased. When he took another look at Sophia, he froze.


    Tsk, when did Tanya find herself such a gorgeous friend? Howe I''ve never seen her before?


    Shooting Liam a warning re, Donald quickly apologized, “Please excuse his impertinence, Ms.


    Yarrow.”


    Sophia merely smiled in response. “It''s okay to offend me, but I will not tolerate any offense toward Ms.


    Gomez. Ms. Gomez here has been specially hired by ourpany as an artist. She is irreceable to


    me.”


    As she was speaking, Sophia led Tanya to the couch and took a seat. Taking the contract that they had


    prepared earlier from Yvonne, Sophia tossed the documents onto the table in front of her. “Let''s cut to


    the chase, Mr. Mill. I''m here today to offer you help in these desperate times. I''m sure you''re fully aware


    of the situation that yourpany is facing.


    “As of now, all the suppliers nearby—big or small—will not be supplying you with the materials that you


    need. Not long ago, you signed a few orders. The earliest order that you are to meet is roughly about a


    month from now, while thetest order will be four months from now. The sum of the three orders in


    your hands adds up to more than six hundred thousand. The total price of the materials that you need


    is not small either. Even if you manage to get a small supplierpany to help you out, I believe it


    won''t be of much help.


    “After a month, if yourpany cannot provide your customer with one hundred and fifty thousand''s


    worth of products as promised, the penalty will be five million. Surely, that won''t be a problem for you,


    Mr. Mill. In fact, I believe you have the ability to cover the penalty of thirteen million after the second


    month as well. The deal breaker lies with the thirty million that you will have to pay after four months.”


    When Donald heard what Sophia had said, his expression stiffened. “What are you saying, Ms.


    Yarrow?”


    “Take a look at the offer first, Mr. Mill. If you''re pleased with the terms, you can sign here.”


    Donald picked the papers up from the table. The contract stated that Rising Group would supply the


    factory with all the materials they needed at the original price that Rising Group obtained the materials.


    Donald could not believe what he was reading.


    He had been in the business for over twenty years. Even though he was not outstanding, he had


    enough experience to know that they were being set up.


    There were only two reasons he could think of for such an borate setup. Either someone was


    seeking revenge, or they had some toxicpetition.


    However, Donald still could not understand. He could not recall anyone whom he had offended in the


    past, not to mention someone powerful and rich enough to spend so much money and effort to back


    the Mill family to the wall.


    Toxicpetitors were out of the question as well. Following the advancement of emerce, they


    were already facing troubles in their business. Furthermore, theirpany was not powerful enough to


    be a threat to anybody.


    Donald was even prepared to pay Rising Group a high price for helping their factory in times of need.


    When he saw the price being offered, he could not help but question his own eyesight.


    “Liam, take a look at this.”


    Liam took the contract from Donald. The shock on his face was evident when he finished reading the


    terms and conditions.


    Even though Liam was neither a good husband nor a good man, he had his smarts. “You''ve put so


    much effort into backing us into a corner, and now you''re ying the hero and rescuing us from our


    problems? Tell me, Ms. Yarrow, what''s the deal?”


    “You''re smart. I like it. It''s simple. As I have mentioned, Tanya is the artist that ourpany has


    specially hired. She''s a very important asset in mypany. I cannot bear to see such talents being


    weighed down by unfortunate events. It breaks my heart to see her miserable every day.”


    After a brief pause, Sophia continued, “So when I heard that Tanya was not allowed to get a divorce,


    naturally, I wanted to help her solve this issue.”


    Liam was still in disbelief. “Just that?”


    “Of course. I want the both of you to collect your divorce certificates this afternoon, and you, Mr. Mill,


    are to return all of Tanya''s ie in these past two years to her.”


    Liam tossed Tanya a nce. “Where do you find yourself such a powerful ally?”


    Tanya stared at him with a frosty gaze. “It''s none of your business.”


    “Mr. Mill?”


    “Deal!”


    Sophia smiled. “Brilliant. I admire your decisiveness.”


    She paused before adding another request. “And another thing... I heard you cheated on her, Mr. Mill. I


    believe you should rify the reason for your divorce to your neighbors. Of course, if you''re too


    embarrassed to do so, it''s no big deal. I''ll do it for you.”


    Liam''s expression darkened instantly. Before he could react, a pair of heavy hands pressed him down


    by his shoulders. “Liam!” Donald hissed.


    At the thought of the materials, Liam had no choice but to clench his teeth and bite his tongue.