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. What

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 I sort

Davis? I should have 15 million in my account. I can transfer that to you for the emergency. Given

offer

15 million the only amount you can spare, Ms.

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

said. Emelie shook her head. "Although I'm a director at the Filo Group,

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

That was all he

approached her. They both knew their relationship well enough to understand that their apparent friendliness was

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

do you still need

the bucket was better than

your help, Ms. Pierce. When you return

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

hung up, leaving

leaned against it, enjoying the sight of

that the bank's client manager requires in-person verification for such