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.

did you find the time to call me?” Someone

Tina. I’ve been busy at work recently. I called you the second I got some free

a professional when it

call me. So, why are you actually calling?” Tina

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

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

ask you.” Matt cleared his throat. “My business ran into some financial issues recently, so we need some money to turn things around. Would you like to

much do you

About three billion dollars.”

lot? You’re Joking, right?” Tina’s

it may be a lot. But you’re the daughter of the Hummer family, the prettiest and

After all, who didn’t like

but you have to tell me why.”

capital chain, and I have a feeling that

did it,”

a wide berth. Why