Chapter Seventy-five
Author: JustPea
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"Let me get this straight

King's debt cannot be repaid at once. His father is aware of his debts and he is also aware that King has been the one collecting money from the company, correct?" Vanessa asked.

"Yes," Tom answered.

"If that's the case, why is he lying to his staff? What does he hope to achieve?" Vanessa asked.

"It's simple. He's owing workers and he doesn't want to pay. Since the company is losing funds and not making enough to cover for it, he doesn't want to release more money" Tom answered.

"Even to workers who have labored and earned their pay?" Vanessa asked, she was baffled.

"Even to workers who have earned their pay," Tom said.

"That's completely wrong and unfair. Employees deserve to be paid for their work, and it's the responsibility of Mr Harald to ensure that happens" Vanessa said.

"Absolutely. When someone takes up a job, they enter into an agreement with their employer. They provide their skills, time, and effort in exchange for a fair wage. Denying
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