Chapter 404

Dexter had given up struggling. He allowed the company to go bankrupt because he felt like any effort he made would go to waste. Kayla had still clung to a glimmer of hope before this. No matter how loud the criticism grew, she believed there would eventually be a way to overcome it. She thought this was just another storm among many for the Fullers. It wasn't uncommon, and they wouldn't end up bankrupt no matter how bad it got. But her dreams were about to be shattered. Kayla clutched Dexter's hand and cried, "Dad, are we really going bankrupt? Can't you think of something? Please, think of something!" Dexter smiled bitterly. "Kayla, there are many things I haven't told you. The business world isn't as simple as you think." The real issue was that the rumors last time had knocked the Fullers from their high horses. Their assets shrunk, their market value dropped, and internal struggles began to surface. It was like a building whose foundation had been destroyed. It might still