An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Chapter 217

“How did it go, Dad? Is anyone willing to help us?” Matt asked tentatively.

“Fuck those bastards! They come wagging their tails as soon as they have something they want and call themselves my friends, but the moment they find out that our family is in trouble, they start running away! Those fucking fakes!” Phineas‘ face contorted with rage. He never thought that he, the head of the Laney family, would end up like this.

“Dad, everyone always says that misfortune shows you those who are not your real friends. Stop hanging out with them from now on. I’ll make them regret their choice after we pull through.” Matt swore solemnly.

“Matt, my contacts are useless now. You’re the only one I can rely on.” Phineas suddenly thought of someone. “Aren’t you close with Edwin Hummer’s daughter? Why don’t you ring her up and see if she can lend us some money?”

“Oh, right! I nearly forgot! The daughter of the wealthiest man in Swinton should be able to spare us three billion dollars easily. I’ll call her now.”

Matt pulled his phone out and dialed a number.

“My, my. If it isn’t Mr. Laney? How did you find the time to call me?” Someone grumbled over the phone.

at work recently. I called you

with a smile. He was a professional when it came to

me. So,

I miss you so much, of course! Why else?” Matt

chuckled mirthlessly. “Right. I’m hanging up if you won’t tell me

hold on. I do have a favor to ask you.” Matt cleared his throat. “My business ran into some financial issues recently, so

much do you need?” Tina asked

much. About three billion dollars.” Matt

isn’t a lot? You’re Joking, right?” Tina’s voice went up

the prettiest

was pleased with all the flattery. After all, who didn’t

money, but you

ruptured our capital chain, and I have a feeling that the

did it,” Matt answered

had always kept a wide berth. Why would they do something like

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Chapter 217

“Because of Dustin Rhys!”