Naturally, they had to let him through.

Jacob wasn't naive—he knew whose money was easy to take and whose was difficult. Clearly, Donald's money wasn't the easy kind. Besides, Eric had already instructed that if Donald showed up, he should be allowed through without delay. After all, the man was the mayor—his position alone warranted it.

Upon hearing that Donald was coming, Sylvia also came to the office.

Just a few days earlier, Donald had discovered that Eric and Sylvia were married and that Andy was Eric's brother-in-law. This was a family-run enterprise!

Eric laughed, pouring a cup of coffee for Donald. "What wind has blown you to our doorstep, Mr. Ford?"

Donald's face darkened slightly, thinking to himself that Eric knew very well what brought him here. The wind of financial desperation, that's what!

Donald decided to dispense with pleasantries and get straight to the point. "Mr. Johnson! Ms. Williams! I’m at my wit’s end, completely out of options!"

Eric nodded, sensing th