your loan application back then?” I asked.
He said nothing, which told me everything.
“So I stepped in and convinced them to approve it under certain conditions,” I continued.
William interrupted impatiently, saying they already knew I helped repay it. I nodded and tapped the page again.
“That is correct, but what none of you bothered to read was the ownership clause included in this agreement,” I said clearly.
Jonathan’s face turned pale as he stared at the document again.
“Lauren, what are you saying?” he whispered.
Vanessa looked annoyed and demanded clarification. I remained calm as I explained.
“The clause states that whoever guarantees and fully repays the loan using their own funds becomes the primary owner of all company assets,” I said.
Silence filled the room as the meaning settled in. Jonathan’s hands trembled as he reread the page.
“That cannot be true,” he said weakly.
