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.”

chance?” Frank repeated the question more firmly. As Paul

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

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

his head with a relaxed expression. “Sorry, Mom. I didn’t mean to be impudent. But in the business world, it’s not brotherho

You even capitalize on your children’s fun

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

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

He glanced at Melanie, expressing

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

your stepfather a chance? I’m

was once the largest. With your help, his

flat expression. “I just

believe

bad? You yourselfyou

Is the company

that she had taken a wrong step, but

ever expected help like this? No, right? This is the first time I’ve begged

but since

please understand my position. Savior is doing of development this quarter. We have to prepare many things, including capital. I have to manage cash

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

focused their attention on Kara in unison. However, Kara just looked at

heavy. He knew the

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he looked at Melanie and

give us some time? I need

at Kara. She had difficulty guessing her

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

a big decision. Please think carefully. We will

outside.”

he glanced at Melanie. With a