Capture Your Heart novel Chapter 279

She has no choice but to leave a note with her intention and her contact information and returns to the hotel to wait for news.

At 9 p.m., her cell phone finally rings. And she presses the answer button apprehensively, "Hello, who is that speaking?"

"Is that Mrs. Karin?" An old man's voice rings over the phone, which sounds thick and strong.

"Yes, who is that speaking?"

"I am the one that you are looking for, a friend of your father-in-law, Simon Warren."

Her heart trembles. And she says with surprise, "Finally, I've received your call. I wonder if you can arrange a time for us to meet each other, Mr. Simon? I want to see you as soon as possible."

"Yes, you can come to the business club on England Street at 10 a.m. I will wait for you there."

"Okay, thanks. Thank you very much."

Karin hangs up the phone and rushes to the next door to inform Robert. And he is also extremely happy to hear the news. The two of them tidy themselves up a little and immediately head for the destination where Karin and Simon agreed to see each other over the phone.

By the time they arrive at the business club on England Street, someone has been waiting for them at the entrance to entertain them. Hearing that they are guests who have made an appointment with Simon Warren, the waiter who entertains them hurriedly leads them to a private box.

After the door to the private box opens, Karin and Robert see a red-faced old gentleman sitting on a sofa in the private box. With a sophisticated outfit, the old man has a shrewd look in his eyes which is characteristic of a businessman. And when he sees them come in, he gets up with a smile, "I wasn’t in the company this afternoon. So I didn't know you two were visiting me at the company... I hope you will bear with me if I am negligent to you."

"Mr. Simon, you are making the situation complicated. We are grateful that you are willing to see us at this time."

Karin bows politely. And Simon points to the sofa hurriedly, "Please have a seat."

When the three of them are seated, Karin gets down to the point and says, "Because of the limited time, I won't beat around the bush. Our company encounters some problems. And we urgently need investment from a strong businessman. Mr. Simon, I hear that you and my father-in-law were pretty good friends back then. That is the reason why I came all the way here. I hope you can lend us a helping hand for the sake of our friendship. And after we get through the difficulties this time, we surely will repay your kindness in the future, Mr. Simon."

"Oh yes." Simon nods, "Joe Charlie died more than ten years ago. Ever since his death, I haven't been to Zurich over the past ten years. So I have no idea about the situation of Joe’s family at all… As I say so, I feel so ashamed, feeling that I owe a lot to Joe."

Karin asks urgently, "Then are you willing to help us?"

He nods, "Of course, I am willing to help you. The Charlie family is in trouble. If I refuse to help you, I surely will fail my deceased friend. It is just that..."

"Go ahead."

"It is just that when it comes to this matter, I have to discuss it with other board members. After all, investing in foreign countries isn’t a petty matter. Instead, it is a risky matter. If I decide on it alone, it will inevitably cause dissatisfaction of other board members. I hope you can understand me a little.”

"We can understand this point." Robert nods, "But there aren't any collaterals needed, right?"

"As for this point, it can only be known after we discuss it at the meeting tomorrow. Although I am the Chairman, I can't act on it arbitrarily. I need to get the unanimous approval of other board members before I can get back to the two of you."

"Alright then. We'll wait for your reply."

Karin nods gratefully, feeling that she has high hopes for him. After exchanging pleasantries with Simon for half an hour, the two of them get up and say goodbye to Simon.

Before they leave, Simon repeatedly promises that he will do his best to convince his board members to agree with the investment in their company. Seeing that he is quite sincere, Karin sighs with relief that she hasn’t made a trip in vain.

The next day at noon, she receives a call from Simon again. However, she finds the result a bit surprising. According to Simon, at the meeting this morning, the board directors insist that they should sign an agreement.

She asks anxiously, "What kind of agreement is it?"

"You should provide 10% of your shareholding as collateral so that we won’t suffer any losses after we invest in your company. I know that it is a bit unsympathetic of us to make such a request. But I indeed tried my best. Because it is indeed a risky investment. As for the fiasco going on in the Charlie Group in Zurich, a few shareholders of my company have heard of it. So......"