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.”

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

are both businessmen. I’m sure you understand. Even though you. are my mother’s husband, what we are talking

Melanie pounded the table. “How dare you talk like that? Paul

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

even capitalize on your children’s

like they’re 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

your company, Mr. Harris? What is the ratio between the risk and the potential profit? What can you offer so

glanced

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Understanding the code, Melanie got up from the chair. She circled the table and held Frank’s hand tightly,

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

company was once the largest. With your help,

flat expression. “I just

You yourself don’t believe in its

bad? You yourselfyou

this? Is the

taken a wrong

actually still consider me your mother or not? In your entire life, have I ever expected help like this? No, right? This

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

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

watched him silent Worried that it could cause problems, she touched her husband’s shoulder. “Frank, can we talk

looked at Frank. With a

breathing turned heavy. He knew the

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looked at Melanie and Paul with

us some time? I need to discuss this

with pursed lips, Melanie glanced at Kara. She had

He immediately got up from his chair. His expression

indeed a big decision. Please

outside.”

glanced at Melanie. With a faint gesture, he