Return of the Crowned Heiress Chapter 404

Dexter had given up struggling. He allowed the company to go bankrupt because he felt like any effort he made would go to waste.

Kayla had still clung to a glimmer of hope before this. No matter how loud the criticism grew, she believed there would eventually be a way to overcome it.

She thought this was just another storm among many for the Fullers. It wasn’t uncommon, and they wouldn’t end up bankrupt no matter how bad it got.

But her dreams were about to be shattered.

Kayla clutched Dexter’s hand and cried, “Dad, are we really going bankrupt? Can’t you think of something? Please, think of something!”

Dexter smiled bitterly. “Kayla, there are many things I haven’t told you. The business world isn’t as simple as you think.”

The real issue was that the rumors last time had knocked the Fullers from their high horses. Their assets shrunk, their market value dropped, and internal struggles began to surface. It was like a building whose foundation had been destroyed.

It might still appear intact on the surface, but the structure was shaky and ready to collapse at any moment. All it needed was one final push for their entire company to come crashing down.

Kayla refused to believe it and urged, “Dad, let’s ask Mr. Sully for help! He’s always been close to you, and he sends me birthday gifts every year. He’ll help us!”

Dexter sighed. He had wanted to protect his daughter’s last shred of innocence, but he had not choice but to reveal the harsh realities now. “Kayla, Mr. Sully is one of our biggest rivals. It’s not just him; those businessmen and friends you’ve met before are also taking advantage of

this situation.

“They’ve been eyeing my business for years. Now that the opportunity has arisen, who would. let it go to waste?”

Even if they didn’t take over the business, someone else would. And if everyone else was taking a piece, why wouldn’t they?

To be honest, if another family were in Fuller’s position, Dexter would have made the same. decision. That was just how things were.

Myra forced a smile. “Alright, don’t be so pessimistic. Nobody knows what will happen next. Maybe there’s still a way out of this.”

Kayla quickly nodded. “Yes! Mina’s death has nothing to do with our family. Won’t we be cleared of suspicion once the truth is revealed?”

Dexter wasn’t as optimistic.

This crisis didn’t happen because of Mina. It didn’t matter how she died or who killed her, the blame would still fall on the Fullers. Someone wanted to silence the Fullers for good.

Dexter stumbled.

“Sit down,” Myra urged.

She and Kayla helped him to the couch.

Myra wanted to call for the maids but remembered that almost all of them had been let go. The remaining two were still busy in the kitchen

She turned to Kayla. “Go pour your dad a glass of water.”

“Okay.” Kayla turned to leave.

Myra pafted Dexter’s back, trying to help him catch his breath. But her mind was racing with Felicia’s words. “And one more thing. If you’ve stolen something, it’s best to return it immédiately. Then you might still have a chance to survive.”

What exactly did Felicia know? Why did she say the Fullers stole something? Could this entire situation be orchestrated by someone behind the scenes? But how did Felicia know?

A flood of questions swirled in Myra’s mind. She wanted to ask Felicia, but Felicia had simply shut the door in her face, leaving her with nothing but frustration.

That ungrateful child!

Myra cursed under her breath. After some thought, she turned to Dexter and asked, “Darling) have we… ever taken something that didn’t belong to us?”