Although business with the Curts family was doing well on the surface, the truth was more fragile. Every cent of profit was being funneled straight back into the company to keep operations alive. That was the only way they could maintain their momentum and avoid slipping into decline again.
Sanna still paid herself a salary, but it was modest, barely enough to cover their household expenses and the day-to-day necessities. Even Sheri had noticed the change. Her mother, who once adored filling her closet with luxury dresses and shelves with glittering trinkets, had stopped buying such things altogether.
The only time Sanna spent freely now was during events. Fundraisers, celebrations, business dinners, those occasions she could justify, because they tied directly back into the survival and reputation of the Curts family name.
