Chapter 36 Anathea's phone screen lit up again with a text from Evangeline inviting her to the team - building event on Friday that also " doubled as a welcoming party for Anathea . Anathea stared at the screen blankly until it dimmed and blacked out entirely . Only then did she pick up her phone , brace her weight on her knees as she stood, and reply to Evangeline . " I've got plans on Friday . Go ahead without me . " She sent the same text to the male colleague who had messaged her earlier . In truth , Anathea had never been a fan of social gatherings like team - building events . Besides , she wanted to maximize her time to make as much money as she could . William had told her that he'd wire the three million dollars to her account the next day to help her with Fiona's surgery bills . Anathea was grateful to him , and she knew she could count on him to support them in times of need . However , Anathea spent the better part of the next day waiting to hear from William about the money but to no avail . " What's going on ? " Baffled by the delay , she was about to call Willam when he called her first . " I've got some bad news , Nat , " William began gravely . " One of the big projects that the company previously secured had its funding pulled , and the company's cash flow took a hit . " Anathea froze . She recalled Gregory's warning from the night before . So this was what he'd meant when he said he'd make her pay for pushing his buttons . She should have known he'd strike the Jacobson family to get back at her . She clenched her fist and asked worriedly , " H - How's the company doing now ? " " We managed to do some damage control , but we still sustained considerable losses . I'm afraid I can't help you with the three million dollars , Nat , " William confessed apologetically , sighing . " The money will be injected into our company to help us tide over operational and labor costs … " If not , the company might just shut down for good . Anathea understood William was in dire straits . When Adam had been prosecuted , William stepped up and ran the company , taking on the burdens of the Jacobson family . William had spent the last few years managing the family , and white the Jacobsons had seen better days , at least everyone was provided for . In any case , Anathea was grateful for all that William had done for the family . She knew he'd done everything in his power to help . " It's all right , Uncle William . I'll figure something out . " " Perhaps … you could speak to Mr. Sinclair about this , " William suppested hesitantly after some thought . " After all , he is your husband , and three million dollars is nothing to him , " Anathea lowered her gaze and made no reply . She couldn't bring herself to tell William that the company's recent crisis was Gregory's doing or that she and Gregory were headed toward a divorce . Besides , she doubted Gregory would help her even if they weren't the middle of getting a divorce . When Anathea didn't respond , William prompted tentatively , " Na " Only then did she snap out of her daze . She replied mildly , " It's all right , Uncle William , I'll find a way to take care of this . William paused . He sensed that something was wrong between Athea and Gregory , but he wouldn't pry dess she decided to bring it up . As such , he said , " Very well . " Atter hanging up . Anathea felt like she'd been hollowed out , She dropped her arm , her phone still in hand , Now that Willia couldn't help her with the three million dollars , she'd have to tile of another plan . ¡ ¡ Thankfully , she could still count on the floral arrangement jobs at den Studio to keep her savings alipat . If she just worked a Chapter 36 little harder , she would gradually come up with the money for Fiona's surgery . +25 BONUS Unfortunately , Anathea underestimated Gregory's vengefulness and methods . She'd only just arrived at work when she saw Evangeline and the others sulking . It was as if a storm cloud hovered over the entire studio . C