Chapter 266

‘If the company’s liquidated, we lose everything. The CAD models, portfolios, inventory. I can find a job elsewhere easily with my CV, but I like the company, I like the work, and I want to stay.’ Peter Carl’s voice had lost its usual breeziness. ‘But what can I do?’ I still didn’t see why he thought I could save the company. I was in hot water myself. With Fabrizio gone, my joint venture with him was finished, and the product launch I’d poured the last two months into would die with it. I’d already given up hope of getting my money back. The only thing left seemed to be leaving. ‘You have a studio, don’t you? So you’ve got management experience,’ Peter Carl said. I gave a wry smile. ‘As Fabrizio has so clearly demonstrated, running a small independent studio and running a big company aren’t the same thing.’ ‘I know, but I have faith in you.’ ‘I don’t have faith in myself.’ ‘Come on. Just think about it. If you buy Valmont & Cie now, you’ll get it cheap. The investors will be glad to s