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.”

more firmly. As Paul could no longer lift

mother’s husband, what we are talking about concerns the work and fate

“How dare you talk

didn’t mean to be impudent. But in the business world, it’s not brotherho or family ties that

even capitalize on your children’s fun experiment

But it is profitable and the prospects are clear. Just

fell silent, Frank shifted his gaze. “Then, what about your company, Mr. Harris? What is the ratio between the risk and the potential profit? What can you offer so that I want to

glanced

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from the chair. She circled the table and held Frank’s hand tightly, as if it were her last

give your stepfather a chance? I’m sure,

was once the largest. With your help, his name will definitely skyrocket

expression.

believe in its

bad? You yourselfyou

like this? Is

that she had taken a

I ever expected help like this? No, right? This is the first

brows rebelled, but his voice was restrained, only in thought. He had never counted, but since Melanie returned, he

of development this quarter. We have to prepare many things, including capital. I have to manage cash flow wisely. Only impor

hands began to shake. Kara watched him silent Worried that it could cause problems, she touched her husband’s shoulder. “Frank,

their attention on Kara in unison. However, Kara just looked at Frank. With a shady smile, she nodded, Let’s talk for a bit, hmm?”

knew the

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looked at Melanie and Paul with a lazy face.

time? I need

Melanie glanced at Kara. She had

different thought. He immediately got up from his chair. His expression

big decision. Please think

outside.”

Melanie. With a faint gesture,