Hiding the Twins from Their Billionaire Father by Pixie

S21 38. Ask for Help

“Listen, Frank,” Paul suddenly spoke. He couldn’t wait for Melanie to act. “I actually don’t feel comfortable coming here in a condition like this. However, I have no other choice. My company is deteriorating. I need quite a large amount of funds to save it.”

Frank put his hand under his chin. Melanie and Paul held their breath waiting for his response.

“So?”

Paul gasped. He didn’t expect such a short answer.

“Maybe you’ve heard. Our company was once the largest gold mining company in the next town. Our prospects were big. Unfortunately, a disaster occurred and fund management had recently out of the predictions.”

Paul moved forward in his seat. His hands came up on the table. “I admit I was careless. But I can guarantee that it won’t happen again. Once we get more funds, multiple profits await. So, how about you invest in our company?”

Paul’s eyebrows rose, as if ready to hold out hope. However, Frank was silent. He glanced briefly at his wife. Kara didn’t give any clues

“How much do you need?”

“Half a billion dollars.”

Silence filled the air again. No one dared to move. Everyone was waiting for Frank’s brain to finish doing the calculations.

“That’s a big amount,” he muttered before pulling back to lean against the chair. Stroking his chin, he studied Paul and Melanie.

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“What is the percent chance that your company will survive? I heard that no investors dare to invest their money. Could it be that the risk is too great?”

Paul nearly flinched. After a moment of silence, he broke the ice with

a laugh. “Doesn’t every investment have risks? They refused because

they were not ready for the benefits. That number might be too big for

them.”

what is the percent chance?” Frank repeated the question more firmly. As Paul could

both businessmen. I’m sure you understand. Even though you. are my mother’s husband, what we are talking about concerns the work and fate of many people. Of course I

dare you talk

head with a relaxed expression. “Sorry, Mom. I didn’t mean to be impudent. But in the business world, it’s not brotherho or family ties that play a role,

You even capitalize on your children’s

having fun. Their work is also relaxed But it is profitable and the prospects are clear. Just look at the sales results of Emily’s products. Even the apartments designed by Louis have

risk and the potential profit? What can you offer so that I want to invest capital? Please express it in numbers.”

jaw throbbed violently. He glanced at

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She circled the table and held Frank’s hand

you give your stepfather a chance? I’m sure, he

the largest. With your help, his name will

expression. “I just asked for an explanation,

You yourself don’t believe in its

bad? You yourselfyou

this? Is the

She realized that she had taken a wrong step, but she didn’t want

life, have I ever expected help like this? No, right? This is

brows rebelled, but his voice was restrained, only in thought. He had never counted, but since Melanie returned, he remembered that his mother had begged him several times. Was the

We have to prepare many things, including capital. I have to manage cash flow wisely. Only impor and promising things I can fund.”

him silent Worried that it could cause problems, she

looked at Frank. With a shady smile, she nodded,

He knew the meaning behind

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faintly, he looked at Melanie and Paul with

us some time? I need to discuss this

at Kara. She

his chair. His expression was still stern, but his eyes radiated a different light.

Please think

outside.”

he glanced at Melanie. With a