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.”

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

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

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

head 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

You even capitalize on your children’s fun experiment

profitable and the prospects are clear. Just look at the sales results of Emily’s products. Even the apartments designed by Louis have

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 invest

throbbed violently. He glanced

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chair. She circled the table and held Frank’s hand

a chance? I’m sure,

His company was once the largest. With your help, his name

with a flat expression. “I just asked for an

yourself don’t believe in its

bad? You yourselfyou

this? Is the

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

entire life, have I ever expected help like

since Melanie returned, he

doing of development this quarter. We have to prepare many things, including capital. I have to manage cash flow wisely. Only impor and promising things I can fund.”

him silent Worried that it could cause problems, she touched

focused 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?”

breathing turned heavy. He knew the

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faintly, he looked at Melanie and Paul with a lazy face.

you give us some time? I need to discuss this

lips, Melanie glanced at Kara. She had difficulty

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

decision. Please think

outside.”

second later, he glanced at Melanie. With a faint gesture, he