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.

thanks, then took a sip. She asked

encountering a bit of trouble and could use some emergency funds. I can write

raised an eyebrow. "How much do you need, Mr. Davis? I should have 15 million in my account. I can transfer that to you for the emergency. Given our relationship, we don't need

offer left

"Is 15 million the only amount you

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

Ms. Pierce. I'm just having a minor cash flow issue. I'll resolve it soon," Charles said. Emelie shook her head. "Although I'm a director at the Filo Group, I don't have that many shares, and the dividends I receive are limited. If you need

Mr. Swanson, or Mr. Collins. Given your relationship with them, they could probably offer you at least 30

That

They both knew their relationship well enough to understand that their

family. They were the main culprits. If Charles wasn't completely out of options,

"So, do you still need the 15

bucket

your help, Ms. Pierce. When you return to Capebatt

million is actually

hung up, leaving Charles

against it, enjoying the sight of the

that the bank's client manager requires in-person verification for such a