“Mommy, Juan is his son, he should come up with the money.” Nina could not bear to see her mother in trouble and so, she kept giving suggestions.
“Let me think for a while.”
Nicole struggled with herself.
In order for Evan to come up with the money, she had to let him know that Juan was also his son. When he finds out, he would definitely take Juan away from her at all costs.
But, what other way is there?
After a while, Nicole thought of someone else.
“Perhaps, he can help us.”
With that, she dialed a number.
When the call was answered, Nicole explained the situation quickly. Finally, with some hesitation, she mentioned borrowing money.
“I know that two hundred million is no small sum. I’ll think of a way to pay you back!”
“Sister-in-law, it’s not about returning the money, Juan is a child of the Seet family, too. I should come up with the money, but…”
But?
Nicole frowned and listened carefully, holding her breath.
Davin hesitated for a while before he continued, “It’s just that the financial power is in my brother’s hands. I can probably only get a few million at one time. Two hundred million is beyond my authority. I can’t get that much at such short notice.”
“What shall we do then?”
“Sister-in-law, don’t panic yet. I’ll think of a way. If it can’t be done, I’ll borrow from my friends. I’m sure I’ll be able to collect enough.”
“Please hurry then. I’m afraid something will happen to Juan. I can’t lose him! I really can’t…”
“Don’t worry, sister-in-law. I’ll go and get it done now.”
“Thank you!”
Nicole’s sense of hope flickered into life. Now that Davin had agreed to help, she was finally able to breathe. In her mind, she started reasoning, Davin has powerful friends. So, two hundred million is not an impossible sum, right?
Davin looked at the Banking App on his mobile phone. The balance was too far from two hundred million. He started calling his friends for loans. After going through his contacts, not many agreed to lend him money.
When times are good, they call me ‘brother.’ Now that I need help, I finally know who my real friends are and who are just my ‘drinking buddies.’
What should I do now?
Davin’s expression turned sorrowful and he sighed. Recently, troubles seemed to follow him like a shadow, never leaving him alone.
Not to mention, all those troubles were always related to Evan.
First it was mom calling to ask me to get them back together.
Now, it’s Nicole…
All these were Evan’s mistakes so why should I be the one to find the solutions?
Why involve me…
That’s right, now that I’m acting as Cupid, this is a great opportunity for the two of them to reconcile.
With that thought in mind, he murmured thoughtfully and gave a call to Evan.
“Evan, I need money!” Davin did not beat around the bush.
Evan frowned and asked, “How much?”
“Two hundred million!”
Evan was puzzled, “For what?”
“It’s an emergency! It’s very urgent.”
“Give me some details!”
“I don’t want to tell. I just need the money. You must give it to me. If you don’t…” Davin pretended to be in distress, making sniffling sounds as if he were ready to take his own life.
The act he put on was Oscar worthy.
Evan was startled. Did Davin get himself into big trouble?
“You’re not going to save me for two billion, Evan? I’m your sibling! If something happens to me, how will you explain it to our parents and ancestors?”
When his brother did not give a response, he continued, “Evan, if you don’t give me the money, then I’ll go to your office. I won’t leave until I get the money.”
Before he could finish, Evan said, “Take the money to leave for I Nation!” With that said, he slammed the phone and hung up.
Leave for I Nation?
No way.
Will you ask me to go to I Nation if you know I’m asking for the money to save your son?
How dare you say such a thing?
Davin felt relieved after he accomplished the first step. Now, it’s time for the second step. I’ll withdraw money from the company.
After he took the money, he purposely walked out of the company in a panicky state. When Evan received a call from the finance department to inform him of Davin’s departure, he quickly ran after him and followed him secretly.
He wanted to know what trouble Davin had gotten himself into that needed two billion.
Davin deliberately accelerated his car, and John, who was tracking his car from behind, also sped up.
“It seems like he’s in a rush, Mr. Seet. Did something major happen?”
“Follow closely! Then we’ll be able to uncover the mystery.” Evan locked his eyes on Davin’s car during the entire ride.
“Yes, Mr. Seet.” John did not speak anymore and focused on tailgating Davin.
They followed him to a slum, where he stopped. Evan frowned. Why did he come here?
Isn’t this the place where Nicole is staying?
Unless..
John was equally puzzled.
“Mr. Seet, is he actually here to help Ms. Lane?”
Evan narrowed his eyes. It’s not impossible. Davin had brought Kyle to meet Nicole in secret after all.
Thereafter, Davin came out of the car and hurried to Nicole’s apartment.
Everything was obvious now.
But Evan couldn’t fathom why Kyle, his mother Mrs. Seet and Davin would willingly do anything to help her. How did Nicole gain favor from everyone?
Even Davin would go the extra mile to ask him for money for her sake!
“Come on. Let’s go have a look,” he ordered.
“Yes, Mr. Seet!”
Evan walked to Nicole’s apartment and watched Davin entering her place.
“Mr. Seet, we..”
“Knock on the door!”
This wretched woman has the guts to cheat me of my money. I will not let this go!
I’m going to humiliate her and teach her a lesson.
When Davin heard the knocking, he was secretly delighted. He was worried that his brother would not come into the apartment.
But he had arrived so quickly, which was even better!
Now all he needed to do was to wait for the great show to unfold.
“Who could it be?”
Nicole was alarmed when she heard the knocking. As Sylvia and Sylphiette were waiting for the money, they probably wouldn’t come to find her yet. So who could it be?
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