Chapter 7

Reed Corporation was on the verge of collapse. Those former partners who once flattered Christopher at every turn had now all abandoned ship. Facing imminent bankruptcy, he thought of Juliette's father, Maurice. If Maurice would just lend a hand, he was sure he could pull through this crisis. But when he reached out, Maurice repeatedly came up with excuses, saying he was abroad on business and couldn't get away. Christopher knew full well that Maurice had no intention of helping him and just wanted to watch from the sidelines, so he thought of Winona. He wanted Winona's help to persuade Maurice. Winona loved Christopher so much and was so kind-hearted. She would never stand by idly like Maurice. So, he booked the best table on the top floor of a high-end restaurant and texted her an invitation. He even took extra care to dress well and arrived half an hour early. But a full hour passed, and Winona still hadn't shown up. She couldn't have forgotten, could she? But that was impossi