Chapter 66 Twenty Million Dollars in Debt

Vahn POV

As I stood on the balcony of the manor, I watched the clouds shift and swirl in the sky.

Below, the wheat fields of the Thorn Pack shimmered golden, heralding the season of harvest—a joy I found myself unable to share.

I remembered the days when I returned from the battlefield, buoyed by victory and the thrill of driving the sports car Hogan had gifted me.

Back then, Freeda and I were brimming with spirits, but now, I was but a shadow of that vibrant young commander.

The weight of being twenty million dollars in debt was crushing, stifling my breath.

Investments came with risks, indeed. However, their returns seemed to be worth it.

Freeda and I had once thought that venturing into entrepreneurship would be straightforward, especially when juxtaposed with the dangers of war.

Moreover, our wedding had drained our family's savings, pushing us into a desperate need for more income.

Thus, we ventured into crowdfunding, raising twenty million to invest in a vineyard-th