“That is correct, but what none of you bothered to read was the ownership clause included in this agreement,” I said clearly.
Jonathan’s face turned pale as he stared at the document again. “Lauren, what are you saying,” he whispered.
Vanessa looked annoyed and demanded clarification. I remained calm as I explained.
“The clause states that whoever guarantees and fully repays the loan using their own funds becomes the primary owner of all company assets,” I said.
Silence filled the room as the meaning settled in. Jonathan’s hands trembled as he reread the page.
“That cannot be true,” he said weakly.
“It is completely true, and your attorney explained it the day you signed,” I replied.
Patricia stood abruptly, demanding to know what kind of nonsense this was. I pulled out another document and placed it beside the first.
“This is the official confirmation from the bank that the loan was fully repaid this morning using my funds,” I said.
Vanessa’s confidence faded as reality set in. Jonathan looked like he had been struck by something irreversible.
