Chapter 13
Late into the night, Bard Property was still a hive of activity as tmanagement team grappled with the company's spiraling debt. Things looked bleak until, out of nowhere, they each received a call from V Group. At first, they couldn't believe it. After all, V Group was the country's most mysterious and prestigious private enterprise, rolling in wealth. They kept a low profile, so much so that even the biggest players in the industry struggled to get a foot in the door.
It seemed utterly absurd that V Group would take any interest in Hard Garden, a run-of-the-mill residential project. The managers were convinced it was a prank.
"If you're really from V Group, I'll eat my hat!" one of them snapped into the phone.
"Keep this nonsense up, and we'll call the cops," another barked.
But when the caller switched to a video chat and showed they were actually at V Group's headquarters, the executives nearly fell over in shock. One of them stammered out, "If you help us pay off this project's debt, we'll do whatever you say!"
The moment the call ended, they sprang into action, scrambling to round up every employee and gather all the relevant documents. They worked like mad through the night, not stopping until everything was ready.
Not long after, Harry Freeman, V Group's representative in the city, showed up at Bard Property with his team. He announced that V Group had decided to invest 100 million dollars into the company, making them the majority shareholder. They were going to restructure the board, clear the company's debts, and bring in new leadership.
Bard Property's management was hopeful that the company could be fully absorbed into V Group, becoming part of the powerhouse. But Harry quickly put an end to that fantasy.
"Let's be clear," Harry said, his voice calm but firm. "We're here to assess each one of you. Those who meet our standards will stay. Those who don't will be compensated and shown the door."