Renee seemed unruffled by Laura’s questions. She responded calmly, “The only way for a technology
company tost in the long run and avoid being a middleman dealer is to establish major centers for
production as well as research and development. Meanwhile, a normal enterprise generally needs
three to five years from inception to profitability…”
“Azure Group has been established for four years. Soon, well reach the fifth year. I promise you that
this year will be a good year. Everyone here will make a big fortune!”
The management unceremoniously disagreed with Renee’s ambitious words.
“You’re talking big again… Miss Everheart, you’ve been talking big for the past four years. When will
we get something real?”
“The industry is declining now. Ourpetitors are cutting back costs withyoffs and nt closures.
Keeping costs low is the most important right now, while you… How could you increase spending to
build more production and R&D centers! That’s such a waste of money!”
“I heard that H Group will soonunch the G6 Chip phone. Our market share will decline soon. Our
survival is on the line. How could we hope for any profit?!”
The executives clearly had long held a grudge against Renee, but no one dared to voice out because
of Liam. Liam was out of town for this meeting, so Laura took the lead, ready to embarrass Renee.
“Miss Everheart, you’ve been far away all these years. You probably don’t know much about the
company’s difficulties. While you’re here today, please allow our CFO, Mr. Schwartz to present our true
ounts…”
After saying that, Laura turned to Schwartz in the corner.
Schwartz stood up and bowed to the crowd. He said with a heavy expression, “Azure Group has
indeed grown over the years. However, the operating costs have risen significantly. The construction of
the two centers costs a lot of resources. At present, our ount is already in a serious deficit. Don’t
talk about profits. If we can’t obtain new investments, even survival is difficult…”
Schwartz made a detailed data graph regarding thepany’s financial situation. Indeed, it looked
really rming.
Renee furrowed her brows hard. She had no idea that Azure Group was in a financial crisis!
Renee had been working with Liam on Azure Group for several years. Liam alwaysined about
having no money and running out of resources but still presented only good results to her. As a result,
Renee could do research and nning in peace. However, in reality…
Laura grunted at Renee’s stunned expression. “Seems like my crazily-in- love brother has been
reporting only the good news and not the bad. He must have made you very happy. To be frank, Azure
Group won’tst much longer. Neither will the Osborne family. If you’re looking out for the group, you
shouldn’t give Liam more problems now. We no longer have extra funds to build this and that!”
“That’s right! Miss Everheart, please! Have more consideration. We can’t build any new centers
anymore!”
Most of the management was conservative and agreed. Besides, the group had cash flow difficulties.
The management wanted business as usual and could not afford much higher risk.
After a long silence, Renee said sternly, “I understand thepany’s situation now. I’m sorry for the
suffering I caused you. I’ll find a way to solve the funding issues.”
After the meeting ended, Renee felt a little heavy-hearted. She was too idealistic and thought
everything would be easy and smooth. She never thought that Liam had been shouldering the burden!
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Renee suddenly felt exhausted. All she wanted to do was have a drink and rx a little.
At the same time, her best friend Leia called.
“Hey, Ren. Are you free? Sob… My heart is breaking… Will youe and have a drink with me?” Leia
wailed.
Renee had been worried about Leia and wanted a chance tofort her. Therefore, she agreed
without hesitation. “Don’t cry. Where are you? I’ll be right over.