The Guardian's Sword

Southeast Bank was well known in Midwich, but because it was a local bank in
Midwich, it did not have branches in other Dragon Kingdom cities.

However, one could not underestimate Southeast Bank because it was trusted
and loved by Midwich citizens. So the number of deposits in Southeast Bank was
large, almost comparable to Dragon Kingdom's national banks.

"Mr. Potter, can't you bend the rules a little? Our company needs this loan, and
we've given you access to our company's detailed information. You can also see
our company's financial and operational status. To tell you the truth, if those
banks hadn't withdrawn their loans, our company wouldn't be in financial trouble
at all, and I wouldn't be asking you for help..."

Hearing this, The director of Southeast Bank, Oliver, gave a long exhale and
said, "Mr. Liamson, I'm older than you, so [I'll call you by your first name... Benji,
it's not that I don't want to help you; it's that I can't.”

"Why?" Benji looked in confusion at Oliver, the director of Southeast Bank.
Oliver was silent for a moment before finally saying, "Benji, you're not stupid.
Have you not wondered why the several banks that have loaned money to your
company suddenly withdrew their loans together? Have you thought of the
reason?"

Beniji's face instantly turned ghastly at Oliver's words.

It was not that Benji had not thought about it. He had thought about it, of course.
He had considered it.

As a proprietor and the chairman of Liamson Security Services, Benji would be
an idiot not to think about it. However, he could not figure out why. He could not
understand it.

He ran a business in Midwich, and it was a security business. He had never
offended anyone, yet this had happened, which puzzled him very much.

"Benji, haven't you figured out why?" Oliver asked tentatively.

"No..." Benji said bitterly.

Oliver sighed and said, "Alright, let me give you some tips... What day was this
day last year? What have you done?"

Benji frowned as he recalled it.

He vaguely remembered that this day last year seemed to be the day of the
Sheldon family's heiress’ birthday party. He also brought his female secretary,
Amelia Gomez, to Ms. Sheldon’s birthday party with a gift. However, nothing
much seemed to have happened at the birthday party.

Oliver was amused and said, "Benji, how could you be so foolish... Let me tell
you straight... At the Sheldon family's heiress, Luna Sheldon's birthday party,
Luna asked you for a dance in front of all the guests, but you said you don't know
how to dance..."

"She asked if you have a girlfriend, and you said no, but then you said you have
no plans for a relationship anytime soon. When her birthday party was almost
over, she invited you to the Sheldon family's friends and family gathering three
days later. You rejected, stating that you are too busy with work to attend..."
Oliver stopped at that. Benji finally realized it.

Oliver laughed wryly and said, "You might not know what happened later...
Because you have rejected her kindness several times in a row, the Sheldon
family's heiress-Luna has become a joke in Midwich's high society. Many people
also joked that she's a bad judge of character. She confessed her affection but
was rejected... Later, Ms. Sheldon became depressed and even tried to kill
herself. Do you think the Sheldon family would be nice to you?"