Winning Her Heart back (Emelie and William)

Chapter 689 Truly Unable to Help

Emelie went back to her room to answer the phone. The caller was Charles.

Her voice was soft and gentle when she picked up the call. "How can I help you, Mr. Davis?"

Charles's voice was hoarse, either from staying up for too many nights or smoking too much. "Ms. Pierce, are you still in Borealis City?"

Emelie sighed with worry. "Yes, we chose the worst time to come to Borealis City. The snow hasn't

stopped since we arrived, the roads are still iced over, and the cars can't move.

"I've heard that most places here have suspended work and school. We don't know when things will return to normal. It's really delaying our work."

"Indeed. We're from the south, so we can't even imagine such heavy snow." Charles's tone was

perfunctory, clearly not in the mood for idle chatter.

He got straight to the point. "Ms. Pierce, I have a bold request."

Jodie made her a cup of black tea. It was rich and aromatic.

then took a sip. She asked in a more

at the moment. I'm encountering a bit of trouble and could use some emergency funds. I can

million in my account. I can transfer that to you for the emergency. Given our relationship, we don't need

generous offer

"Is 15 million the only amount

asked in a surprised tone, "Is 15 million not enough? Mr. Davis, you didn't commit a crime,

I'll resolve it soon," Charles said. Emelie shook her head. "Although I'm a director at the Filo Group, I don't

Mr. Swanson, or Mr.

fell silent again. That was all he

he could borrow money elsewhere, he wouldn't have approached her. They both knew their relationship well enough

they did to the Pierce family and the Hoven family. They were the main culprits. If

you still

bucket was better

your help, Ms. Pierce. When you return to Capebatt City, I'll thank you in

for that. By the way, the 15 million is actually the compensation I received after your cousin, Elena, framed me back

up, leaving

and leaned against it, enjoying

in an hour and tell him that the bank's client manager requires in-person verification for such a