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.

She asked in a more uplifting tone, "I see. What

"I was 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. I'll make sure to repay you as soon as

15 million in my account. I

offer

million the only amount you

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

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

want to ask Mr. Middleton, Mr. Swanson, or Mr. Collins. Given your relationship with them, they could probably offer you at

again. That was

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

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

still need the

drop in the bucket

I appreciate your help, Ms. Pierce. When you return to Capebatt City,

way, the 15 million is actually the compensation I received after

hung up, leaving

and leaned against it,

in an hour and tell him that the bank's client manager requires in-person verification for such a large transfer, but I can't

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