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.”

Frank repeated the question more firmly. As Paul could no longer lift the corners

you understand. Even though you. are my mother’s husband, what we are talking about concerns the work and fate of many people. Of course I can’t

the table. “How dare you

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

on your children’s fun experiment

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

the risk and the potential profit? What can you offer so that I want to invest capital? Please express it in numbers.”

throbbed violently. He glanced at

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circled the table and held Frank’s hand tightly, as if it were her last

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

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

looked at his mother with a flat expression. “I just asked for an

You yourself don’t believe in its performance?”

bad? You yourselfyou

this? Is the company

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

me your mother or not? In your entire life, have I ever expected help like this? No, right? This is the first time I’ve

voice was restrained, only in thought. He had never counted, but since Melanie returned, he

my position. Savior is doing of development this quarter. We have to prepare many things, including capital.

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

just looked

breathing turned heavy. He knew the meaning

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faintly, he looked at Melanie and

time? I need to discuss this with

with pursed lips, Melanie glanced at Kara. She

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

a big decision. Please think carefully. We will

outside.”

second later, he glanced at Melanie. With a faint