Such situations weren't entirely improbable. With one financial predator gone, another emerged, leaving distributors like them in dire straits.

Noticing John's silence, Dorothy spoke again, her tone tinged with concern. "You should discreetly reach out to Mr. Johnson. If things continue like this, we'll truly struggle to make ends meet. You need to think about not just yourself but also the children!

"We can't let the children become slaves to the Pentra family!"

In Dorothy's view, John was a