In a swift move, Karl grabbed Cyrus by the throat.
âYour behavior towards Maggie was caught on camera.
What do you think would happen if the police saw that?â
Cyrus, caught off guard by the attack, struggled to breathe.
He grasped at Karlâs hand, wheezing.
âLet⦠go! Letâs talk!â
âThis video will stay with me,â Karl growled.
âAnother rude word to Maggie, and I wonât hesitate to throw you in jail!â
If not for protecting Maggieâs reputation, Karl would have thrown this creep straight at the police.
With a final disgusted glance, he loosened his grip and stalked away.
Cyrus clutched his throat, coughing violently.
That gigolo was strong! He almost choked him out.
One thing was certain: he had to tell his aunt about Maggieâs return!
Maggie trailed Vinson up to his office on the third floor.
âMiss Shear, what brings you here?â Vinson inquired as he prepared coffee for her.
Maggie wasted no time getting to the point.
âIâm here about the production line you stopped.
The fabric it produced was unique and in demand.
Why not consider restarting it?â
Vinson nodded, understanding Maggieâs concern.
âLet me call Rodney Barrett, our workshop manager, to provide some insights,â he suggested, reaching for the phone.
Rodney, a seasoned veteran in his forties, arrived promptly.
Upon hearing Maggieâs inquiry, he explained, âRestarting the production line isnât as simple as flipping a switch.
The equipment is outdated, and continuing production would yield subpar results and little profit.
We halted operations for multiple reasons.
â
With twenty years of experience at the factory, Rodney prioritized product quality above all else.
He even recommended removing the production line entirely, citing the inability of the existing equipment to maintain standards.
Sensing the tension, Vinson intervened, urging Rodney to consider accommodating Maggieâs request.
âRodney, letâs discuss this further.
Mr.
Roblesâ assistant emphasized the importance of meeting Miss Shearâs requests.
â
However, Rodney remained steadfast.
âNo, restarting the production line isnât feasible unless we invest in new equipment,â he asserted firmly.
Vinson attempted to intervene, but Maggie interjected with a direct question, cutting through the tension.
âIs it possible to restart the production line with new equipment?â
âAbsolutely,â Rodney affirmed.
âHowever, procuring and installing new equipment isnât a simple task.
It requires a substantial initial investment, which, as Mr.
Ruiz mentioned, is currently lacking.
â
The need for financial resources became evident, leaving Maggie deep in thought.
âMiss Shear, this situation⦠Vinsonâs expression reflected his embarrassment.