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.”

As Paul could no longer lift the corners of his

sure you understand. Even though you. are my mother’s husband, what we are talking about

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

turned his head with a relaxed expression. “Sorry, Mom. I didn’t mean to be impudent. But in

even capitalize on your children’s fun experiment

prospects are clear. Just look

the risk and the potential profit? What can you offer so that I want

He glanced at Melanie, expressing

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

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

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

expression.

believe in

bad? You yourselfyou

like this? Is the company

in disbelief. She realized that she had taken a wrong step, but she didn’t want to

In your entire life, have I ever expected help like this?

counted, but since Melanie returned, he remembered that

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

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

unison. However, Kara just looked at Frank. With a shady smile, she

He knew the meaning

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he looked at Melanie

some time? I need to discuss this with my

at Kara. She had difficulty

His expression was

a big decision. Please think carefully. We

outside.”

later, he glanced at Melanie. With a faint

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