Chapter 67: 70% of $100 Billion!

The meeting at the Monumental Restaurant was bathed in an aura of palpable tension, the Winthrops knew nothing about Joe Cole's finances and Joe Cole was making his first deal outside the one with the Government of the United States. With him sat Rachael and Mike Willis across from Mr and Mrs Winthrop.

“Cilla would have been here but… you know.” Mrs Winthrop stated. Joe Cole chuckled and was glad she wasn't.

The Winthrops were the pillars of the real estate industry and their company, Winthrop Properties Inc. was the leader in the industry. Their expressions at the meeting was one of deep concern, they had chipped it to Joe Cole during their brief encounter at Michael's Auction event. They were confronted with the looming specter of bankruptcy which hovered over their company.

Joe Cole leaned forward, keeping a steady gaze as he listened intently to the Winthrops making their impassioned plea. Mrs Winthrop tinged with urgency as she detailed the grim financial predicament facing thei