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.

nodded in thanks, then took a sip. She asked in a more uplifting tone, "I see. What

wondering if you have any liquid assets available at the moment. I'm encountering a bit of trouble and could use some emergency funds. I can write an IOU note and pay you an interest.

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

generous offer left

said, "Is 15 million the only amount you can spare,

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

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

or Mr. Collins. Given your relationship with them,

fell silent again. That was all he

wouldn't have approached her. They both knew their relationship well enough

Hoven family. They were the main

casually asked, "So, do you still need

in the bucket was

Ms. Pierce.

the 15 million is actually the compensation I received after your cousin, Elena, framed me

up,

to the window and leaned against it, enjoying the sight

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