Ignoring Vinson, Maggie pressed on, âRodney, if we invest in new equipment, will the products yield profits for the company?â
âWithout a doubt,â Rodney confirmed.
âWhile the initial returns may be slow, the reputation gained from producing such unique items will be invaluable.
Itâs a venture that demands patience, but the long-term returns are promising.
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Grasping the implications, Maggie resolved, âI understand.
Iâll take care of the financial arrangements.
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Vinson, relieved at the prospect of a solution to the financial hurdle, eagerly chimed in, âThatâs excellent news.
Once headquarters approves the funds for new equipment, weâll fully support the endeavor.
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âAgreed,â Maggie concurred, and with their discussions concluded, she made her exit.
Downstairs, Karl awaited her arrival, greeting her with a warm smile.
âAll done?â he inquired.
âYes,â Maggie affirmed with a nod.
âKarl, thank you for your assistance earlier.
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Karlâs smile widened.
âItâs my pleasure.
Besides, I had to take advantage of the situation a bit.
â
âTake advantage of me?â Maggie echoed, momentarily perplexed.
âOf course.
I introduced you as my girlfriend.
Isnât that taking advantage of you?â Karl quipped playfully, his tone lighthearted.
Maggie looked at him, touched by his kindness.
Karlâs words dispelled any lingering discomfort she felt.
âLetâs go meet your mom,â Karl suggested, breaking the momentary silence.
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Maggieâs smile faltered at the mention of her parents, and she remained silent.
She hadnât been in contact with her parents lately, but her brother kept her informed about family matters.
Ever since conflicts arose between her uncle Blakeâs family and hers, her parents faced criticism from other relatives and friends aligned with Blakeâs family.
Despite her parentsâ hardships, they continued to defer to Blakeâs family, making Maggie feel responsible for their troubles.
She couldnât comprehend their actions.
Lost in her thoughts, Maggie was startled by the approach of a group of people calling her name.
âMaggie!â they exclaimed.
Maggie recognized the woman as her uncle Blakeâs wife, Reyna.
Behind Reyna were her younger brother, her sister-in-law and Cyrus.
Reyna glared at Maggie with venom that it seemed she might attack her on the spot.