Chapter 20 - Chapter 19

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((( ZHIO )))

"The biggest project that Zel Cantheliz worked on many years ago needed huge funding. Your father invested on it but it didn't meet his expectation of success. I'd just like to remind you that if it weren't for the financial backing made by my connections and by the cooperation of Do Conglomerate, Zel Cantheliz Corporation is licking salt by now,"

Chairman Do threatened.  

So that's why he was so confident. The audacity!  

"Touché. Should I say thank you then?" I replied back sarcastically.

"Your father was the guarantor of that loan worth billions! Although most of it has been paid off, there is still an outstanding balance for you to worry of. And according to our agreement, the moment he dies -which happened already- and I leave this company, the loan was required to be paid in full. You can't ditch it either since I know you value your reputation and the company's as well. What will the media say if that was to happen? It will be a very big controversy for you."

I gritted my teeth in anger.  

"Your father had been so confident he'd live long to pay it off. Although you've made Zel Cantheliz stay on top, it's still just healing from the wounds of its past. Think well, Zhio."

He's succeeded in irritating me.  

"This conference has ended. Dismissed," I glared at him and he took satisfaction in knowing I was cornered.

If things went astray, I might end up selling one company for good. But I promised father I would make both companies succeed even more and I will.  

My men that stood in the corner followed me out. Deo escorted me to the next meeting with Cryzastic Corporation. Unlike the earlier discussion, the talk with Cryzastic went smoothly. Most of the trustees were my parents' friends so they sympathized with my recent loss.    

Eriez called me after to inform that father's body has been transferred to the mansion. I wanted to go home immediately but the crowd that has gathered in front of Zel Cantheliz was just growing.

Like in the hospital, Deo has already readied a black Limo at the back exit.

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