Toppling the World with His Empire

Chapter 96:

“Please help us, we’re at the end of our rope!”

The wife standing next to him also cried bitterly, clutching her husband’s hand tightly. Joseph felt his heart sink at the sight. He gently placed his hand on Jotham’s shoulder, trying to stay calm.

“Please, calm down,” Joseph said, hastening to support the distressed couple who had collapsed to the floor. Even he was overwhelmed by the scene before him. “Take your time and explain what has happened. I am here to help you.”

Joseph led Jotham and his wife to a quiet corner of the waiting room and instructed his assistant to bring them a warm cup of tea. Once they were seated, their spirits seemed to stabilize a bit. They accepted the tea gratefully and thanked Joseph.

“Thank you so much, Joseph,” Jotham said, his voice still shaky. “I don’t even know where to begin.”

Joseph nodded, looking at them patiently. “Start from the beginning. What happened to your project?”

Jotham took a deep breath and explained. “The construction project I’m in