NovelGoldChapter 21
Heads turned as | entered the office. My blue dress stood out starkly against the sea of gray suits, sparking
whispers behind my back.
My new office sat right next to Tracy’s, with only a glass partition separatingfrom Jared's workspace, giving
Jared calledinto his office along with several managers.
The two hotels | was inheriting were failing Holcomb family properties-poorly maintained and currently operating
at a loss.
The managers’ reports confirmed my suspicions-outdated facilities, aging decor, and no viable strategy for
improvement. They cited the ongoing losses as justification for withholding further investment.
Jared sat silently nearby, his cold gaze fixed on me.
| recognized his strategy immediately-he intended to saddlewith failing businesses, anticipating my struggle
would sendretreating back to domestic life. The ploy was transparent.
But as | reviewed the financials, | noted their prlocation near Willow Bay. When the tourism boom came,
these properties would be golden.
My first order of business was getting Jared to finance the complete renovation of both struggling hotels.
“Honey,” | said, turning with my most charming smile, “would you invest in your wife's first business venture?” |
met his gaze without blinking. If a little flirtation secured the deal, I'd play the game.
My confident approach clearly surprised him. “How much do you need?” he asked instead of refusing.
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After a quick mental calculation, | held up one finger.
“Ten million?” His eyebrow quirked upward.
“One hundred million,” | replied. The math was simple-only by becoming the undisputed industry leader could
we justify this investment. Top-tier hotels printed their own money.
The managers’ stunned expressions said it all. That kind of investment in failing hotels must have sounded like
pure insanity to them.
Jared gave a humorless laugh. “Be serious, Victoria. Why would | pour that much money into guaranteed
failures? This proves you've no business sense.”
| shrugged, undaunted. “We won't know unless we try.”
“A hundred million is serious money,” Jared said flatly.
A hundred million was no small sum, yet | knew Jared would gladly spend that exact amount next year on a
luxury villa for Tracy, his most pampered songbird.
“If you won't provide the funds, could | take out a loan to invest in these hotels?” | asked calmly.
Jared frowned slightly-he hadn’t expected my determination. “Here's thirty million. Do as you see fit,” he finally
said.
It was less than I'd asked, but still a concession.
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“Thank you, dear.” With the files secured and a smile that didn’t reach my eyes, | made my exit.
The calculations unfolded in my head-saving these hotels would require a solid strategy before any real work
began.
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“Let’s go out for dinner tonight,” he said. His invitation caughtcompletely off guard.
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