CHAPTER 97: PUBLIC PROPOSAL.

CHAPTER 97: PUBLIC PROPOSAL.

Sebastián slammed the table in frustration.

"I don't understand how this could have happened, Inesa. The Japanese were convinced; it was almost a done deal."

Inesa, with a calculatedly neutral expression, replied.

"Well, nothing is guaranteed. They suddenly called and said there was a better offer. Although I tried to persuade them, they wouldn't budge. Now the problem is ours. We had invested a lot and didn't sign anything."

Sebastián's concern was palpable.

"How are we going to recover the losses?"

Inesa, maintaining a facade of seriousness, hid her internal satisfaction. She had manipulated the situation from the start, ensuring the Japanese withdrew from the deal.

"We need to find money, and a lot of it," continued Sebastián, his voice laden with desperation. "Payments have to be made by the end of the month, along with the company's payroll and..."

Inesa moved closer, feigning empathy she didn't feel.

"Sebastián, you know you're not alone. Anyway, I'v