THE Dragon Billionaire

Chapter 140: Grant The Power

As the legal battle concluded and the art gallery emerged victorious, it seemed like brighter days were ahead for Gibson, Elijah, and their creative haven. However, little did they know that a financial crisis of monumental proportions was brewing in the city.

The local economy, heavily reliant on a declining industry, took a nosedive. Businesses closed, unemployment soared, and the city's residents faced an unprecedented financial downturn. Discretionary spending evaporated, and people no longer had the luxury of purchasing art or attending art events.

Gibson and Elijah watched helplessly as their once-thriving gallery's daily foot traffic dwindled to a trickle. The artists who had flocked to the gallery found it increasingly difficult to make a living from their work, and many of them had to take on odd jobs to make ends meet.

To make matters worse, the gallery's operating costs remained constant. Rent, utilities, and salaries couldn't be reduced, and they struggled to cover the exp