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.”

the percent chance?” Frank repeated the question more firmly. As Paul could no longer lift the corners of his

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

you talk like that?

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

even capitalize on

also relaxed But it is profitable and the prospects are clear. Just look at the sales results of Emily’s products. Even the apartments

“Then, what about your company, Mr. Harris? What is the ratio between the risk and the potential profit? What can

He glanced

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through his gaze. Understanding the code, Melanie got up from the chair. She circled the table and held

give your stepfather a chance? I’m sure,

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

with a flat expression.

You yourself don’t believe in its

bad? You yourselfyou

Is the company

she had taken a wrong step, but she didn’t want to

I ever expected help

restrained, only in thought. He had never counted, but since Melanie returned, he remembered that his mother had begged

many things, including capital. I have to manage cash flow wisely. Only impor

cause problems, she touched her husband’s shoulder. “Frank, can

just looked at Frank. With a shady smile, she nodded, Let’s talk for a

knew the meaning behind that

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he looked at Melanie and Paul with a lazy face.

give us some time? I need

Melanie glanced at Kara. She had difficulty guessing her daughter-in-law’s

His expression was still stern, but his eyes radiated a

indeed a big decision. Please

outside.”

second later, he glanced at Melanie. With a faint

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