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.”

question more firmly. As Paul could no longer lift the

you. are my mother’s husband, what we are talking about concerns the work

you talk like that?

in the business world, it’s not brotherho or family ties that play a

on your children’s

are clear. Just look at the sales results

his gaze. “Then, what about your company, Mr. Harris? What is the ratio between the risk

He glanced at Melanie, expressing

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

you give your stepfather a chance? I’m sure, he won’t

With your help, his

mother with a flat expression. “I just asked for an explanation, but

don’t believe in

bad? You yourselfyou

this? Is the company

in disbelief. She realized that she had taken a wrong

expected help like this? No, right? This is the first time I’ve begged you. But you’re reluctant

was stunned. His 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.

quarter. We have to prepare many things, including capital. I have to manage

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

Kara just looked at

He knew the meaning behind

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looked at Melanie and Paul with a lazy

us some time? I need to

lips, Melanie glanced at Kara. She had difficulty guessing

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

decision. Please

outside.”

Melanie. With a faint