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Chapter 35
Camila asked, “You earn over $30,000 as a salesperson. So, the manager of the Capital Solutions branch must be earning a lot, right?” Property of Nô)(velDr(a)ma.Org.
“The branch manager? Drew sipped tas tea
“Do you know Jian?”
“Of course, he’s my boss! You know him?” Drew’s eyes lit up.
Camila shook her head with a smile. “I’ve heard your company pays well. A friend of mine aims to reach his level. Do you know how much he cams?” She didn’t mention Lily to Drew, fearing he might slip up in front of Julian.
Drew said enviously, “Based on our performance, he made $110,000 just from commissions last month.”
Camila frowned, “Your company doesn’t split the salaries, does it?”
Drew looked surprised “Camila, how did you know? Our base pay is public, but bonuses are private. The finance department says it’s for tax reasons”
Camila’s expression darkened. “What’s the annual return on investment for your company?”
Drew replied, “8 percent.”
Camila was shocked. Such a high return made her doubt the legality of the company. Drew was new to the working world, and lacked experience and vigilance, which made him vulnerable to scams.
“Have you looked into the company’s projects? Do you know if the targets are legitimate?”
Bang!
Melinda, overhearing their conversation, slammed her fork on the table. “Camila, what are you implying? Jealous that Drew’s company is doing well and pays high, and you start to spread rumors?”
Camila responded calmly, “Why would I spread rumors about Capital Solutions? I’m worried it’s not legitimate, and it could affect Drew.” “There’s nothing illegitimate! We just invested $2 million last month. They have projects both domestically and internationally, and even the royal family of Country T has invested, Melinda argued loudly.
“Melinda!” Riley scolded, and Melinda realized her mistake and fell silent.
“$2 million? Where did you get that money!” Camila raised her voice.
The room fell silent, and Claire looked bewildered at everyone.
“What’s the fuss about? I mortgaged the house,” their grandmother spoke up.
“You mortgaged the house?” Claire’s pupils shrank as she stared intently at her mother.
“Investing in the company can make us money, about $100,000 a year. We can pay off the mortgage and still profit substantially,” Riley explained.
“I paid for half of that house, but you mortgaged it without even discussing it with me?” Claire looked coldly at her family. “It’s in my name. Why can’t I decide on my own?” Camila’s grandmother said shamelessly.
Camila’s eyes were filled with unspeakable sadness, “Grandma, what are you talking about? My mom scrimped and saved all her life to accumulate some money. You forced her and my uncle to buy that house for you, and for fairness, it was put in your name. But how can you now claim it’s solely yours?”
Camila’s grandmother, embarrassed and angry, slammed her hand on the table. “When I die, won’t it all be yours? What’s there to argue about? You are waiting for me to die now, aren’t you!”
“Mom, that’s not what we mean. You mortgaged the house, and we didn’t even have the right to know?” Claire scoffed coldly.
“This company is unreliable. Pull the money out,” Camila said to Drew.
“I can’t, Camila. We signed a contract, Drew replied weakly.
“It’s just about money, isn’t it? You think we’re making money, so you’re jealous,” Melinda said disdainfully.
“Really blinded by money. Fine, from now on, you don’t need to give me money for the household,” Camila’s grandmother declared.