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

grew serious. "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

raised an eyebrow. "How much do you need, Mr. Davis? I should have 15 million in my account. I can transfer that to you for

generous offer left

he said, "Is 15 million the

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

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

her cup and said, "You might want to ask Mr. Middleton, Mr. Swanson, or Mr. Collins. Given your relationship with them,

That

her. They both knew their relationship well

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

casually asked, "So, do you still need the 15 million,

the bucket was better than

I do. I appreciate your help, Ms. Pierce. When you return to Capebatt City, I'll thank

way, the 15 million is actually the compensation I received

hung up, leaving

to the window and leaned against it,

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 now. So, the money can't be transferred for