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.

asked

and could use some emergency funds. I can write an IOU note and pay you an interest. I'll make sure to repay you as soon as I sort things out after the New

you need, Mr. Davis? I should have 15 million in my

offer left

pause, he said, "Is 15 million the only

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

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,

put down her cup and said, "You might want to ask Mr. Middleton, Mr. Swanson, or Mr. Collins. Given your relationship with them, they could probably offer you

That was

money elsewhere, he wouldn't have approached her. They both knew their relationship well enough to understand that their apparent friendliness was

did to the Pierce family and the Hoven family. They were the main culprits. If Charles wasn't completely out of options, he wouldn't have

still need the 15 million, Mr.

bucket

"Yes, I do. I appreciate your help, Ms. Pierce.

is actually the compensation I received after your cousin, Elena, framed me back

up, leaving Charles

went to the window and leaned against it, enjoying the sight

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