An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

Chapter 217

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.

isn’t Mr. Laney? How did you find the

at work recently. I called you the second I

a professional when it came to

to call me. So, why are you actually

so much,

I’m hanging up if you won’t tell me the

some financial issues recently,

much do you need?”

much. About three billion dollars.” Matt

Joking, right?” Tina’s voice went up an

it may be a lot. But you’re the daughter of the Hummer family, the prettiest and most talented woman in Swinton.

all, who didn’t like

you the money, but you have to tell me why.” Tina

truth, someone ruptured our capital chain, and I have a feeling that the Harmon family

did it,” Matt

always kept a wide berth. Why would