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

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

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

generous offer left Charles

"Is 15 million the

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

head. "Although I'm a director at the

and said, "You might want to ask Mr. Middleton, Mr. Swanson, or Mr.

fell silent again. That was

elsewhere, he wouldn't have approached her. They both knew their relationship

to the Pierce family and the Hoven family. They were the

do you still

in the bucket was better

Ms. Pierce. When you return to Capebatt City,

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

up,

leaned against it, enjoying the

"Call Charles 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 leave right