Chapter 213
After speaking, Daniel’s expression turned gloomy. From elementary school until middle school, he was always the most popular kid.
But his family’s fortunes had declined by the time he was in high school. Daniel’s mother, Milly Ludwig, had once bought eight villas for him, which were all sold off by Ryan.
“Why don’t you invite your parents? It’ll be my treat!”
Carlisle beamed as he sat in the chair.
“Forget it. I’m not that close with them!”
Daniel opened a bottle of beer and passed it to Carlisle.
Then, he opened another one for Shane, Shane accepted it with a word of thanks before gazing longingly at the dishes on the table.
Daniel said, “Shane, don’t stand at the ceremony. Eat as much as you want!”
“Then, I really will not hold back!”
Shane grabbed his utensils and began eating to his heart’s content.
Daniel poured a glass of beer and raised his glass, saying, “Cheer
Carlisle and Shane also filled their glasses. After clinking glasses, they finished them in one go.
Daniel set his glass down and stared at Carlisle, questioning. “How did you discover my identity?”
Carlisle smiled and said, “That’s not important. What is important is your family’s current situation. How is it?”
“We are 50 million in debt,” Daniel answered with a bitter smile before taking a large gulp from the beer
bottle.
“What the hell? 50 million?”
Shane was stunned, thinking he had misheard. He wondered how wealthy Daniel’s family would be if they
weren’t 50 million in debt.
Carlisle evenly said, “I can help your family get back on your feet.”
Daniel stared at Carlisle for at least ten seconds before bursting into laughter..
“That’s not a funny joke!”
At the peak of Ryan’s career, he had at most three million worth of wealth.
To get the family back on their feet would require at least 50 million dollars. A 17 or 18–year–old rich kid could not come up with that amount of money.
Carlisle raised his head, his dark eyes fixed on Daniel.
He said eamestly, “Do I look like I’m joking?”
Daniel was surprised again.
“Carl, are you also a second–generation rich kid?”
Carlisle did look like a second–generation child from a wealthy family. Even more so than anyone else he
knew.
Carlisle had always been very generous at the dormitory. He even remained calm and collected while facing Mike and his friends. He did not even bat an eye while paying the protection fees.
In fact, he was always eating meals worth thousands of dollars. Daniel thought Carlisle had to be a rich kid. He even thought that perhaps Carlisle could help Daniel’s family through this crisis.
“Actually, I’ve always assumed Carl was that!” Shane said with a grin while he ate an Arballan prawn.
Then he continued, “I never thought I would be friends with a rich kid in my lifetime.”
“Can you shut up? Doesn’t eating food keep you quiet? Next time, I won’t bring you along!”
Daniel glared at Shane.
Shane already knew that Daniel’s family was 50 million in debt. Yet, he still called Daniel a rich kid.
Shane laughed sheepishly and continued eating his prawn.
Carlisle suddenly said, “Ask your dad if he’s willing to transfer the company.”
“He’s been wanting to do so for a long time. Yet, no one wants to take over. If no one buys it within the next few months, my dad must file for bankruptcy.”
Daniel looked worried as he downed the rest of the beer,
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