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.

took a sip. She asked in a more

could use some emergency funds. I can write an IOU note and pay you an interest. I'll make sure to

I see." Emelie 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 to

generous offer

he said, "Is 15 million

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

head. "Although I'm a director at the Filo Group, I don't have that many shares, and the

want to ask Mr. Middleton, Mr. Swanson, or

That was all

both knew their relationship well enough to understand that their apparent friendliness was

family and the Hoven family. They were the main culprits. If Charles wasn't completely out of options, he wouldn't have sought help from

asked, "So, do you still need the 15 million, Mr.

in the bucket was better

help, Ms. Pierce. When

that. By the way, the 15 million is actually the compensation I received after your

Emelie hung up, leaving

the window and leaned against it, enjoying the sight

client manager requires in-person verification for such a large transfer, but I can't leave right now. So, the money can't be transferred for the time