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.”

more firmly. As Paul could

what we are talking about concerns the work and fate of many people. Of course I can’t

you talk like

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

on your children’s fun experiment

Their work is also relaxed But it is profitable and the prospects are clear. Just look at the

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

jaw throbbed violently. He glanced at Melanie, expressing

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

can’t you give your stepfather a chance? I’m

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

expression.

You yourself don’t believe

bad? You yourselfyou

Is the

She realized that she had taken a wrong step, but she didn’t want

mother or not? In your entire life, have I ever expected help like this? No, right? This is the first time I’ve begged you. But you’re reluctant

He had never counted, but since Melanie returned, he remembered that his mother had begged

prepare many things, including capital.

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

people focused their attention on Kara in unison. However, Kara just looked at Frank. With a shady smile, she nodded, Let’s talk for

He knew the meaning

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After exhaling faintly, he looked at Melanie and Paul with a lazy

time? I need to discuss this with my

Melanie glanced at Kara.

different thought. He immediately got up from his chair. His expression was still stern, but his

a big decision. Please think carefully. We will wait

outside.”

he glanced at Melanie. With a faint