Save Her Lose Us (Evangeline and Soren) novel Chapter 296

Shortly after the call, Theo and the other executives received official approval from Glenn. Theo, in disbelief, immediately called him.

"Glenn, are you crazy? This isn't a small decision! Do you have any idea how much it costs to build a factory? Not to mention operating costs and maintenance. The company can't afford this. The foreign investors will never agree—"

"The money won't come from the company's accounts," Glenn interrupted.

Theo was stunned. "You're going to pay for it yourself?"

"Yes," Glenn said simply.

"Where did you get that kind of money?" Theo demanded. He knew UME's financial situation inside and out. Even if Glenn had saved every penny he'd ever earned, it wouldn't be nearly enough.

"I don't have it," Glenn replied calmly. "But the Carlisles do. This is why I came back—to leverage their resources when necessary."

He said it so casually, but Theo didn't believe it for a second. Even if Glenn had agreed to return to the family fold, they wouldn't just hand over that kind of cash without something significant in return.

Glenn was silent for a few seconds. "It's both," he admitted. "But we've been partners for years. This is more about rational judgment than emotion." He knew Evangeline better than anyone, just as she knew him. They were the only two people in the world who would never betray each other. He could trust her with his life.

Hearing the conviction in Glenn's voice, Theo knew it was useless to argue. He was frustrated, but he also knew how stubborn Glenn could be.

"I'm dealing with something complicated here," Glenn added. "I'll have to extend my trip. I'm giving you and Evangeline full decision-making authority. If you can't reach me, you two will have to make the call."

Theo didn't think much of it. Glenn always said things like that, but he was almost always reachable. Right now, his main concern was talking Evangeline out of this reckless plan. Building a factory was a huge gamble. If it paid off, it could secure UME's future. But if it failed, it would be the end of Glenn.