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 in a more uplifting tone, "I see.

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

much do you need, Mr. Davis? I should have 15 million in my account. I can transfer

generous offer

15 million

million not enough? Mr. Davis, you didn't commit a crime,

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 more, I'm truly

Mr. Middleton, Mr. Swanson, or Mr. Collins. Given your relationship with them, they could probably offer

That was all

he could borrow money elsewhere, he wouldn't have approached her. They both knew

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

casually asked, "So, do you still

the bucket

Pierce. When you return to Capebatt

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

up, leaving Charles

the window and leaned against it, enjoying

in-person verification for such a large transfer, but I can't leave right now.