Amelia considered that Howard was getting old so she did not want to tell him that Patrick was trapped in the mountain.
When Howard heard that Patrick was on a business trip, he immediately said unhappily, "You're in such a difficult situation. Why is he still outstation? Wait, I will call him to come back!"
Amelia said immediately, "No, dad! The signal in the mountainous area is not good, so he didn't receive my phone call and messages! Please don't blame him!"
When Howard hear this, his attention was no no longer focus on Patrick. Instead, he continued to care about Apex Construction Corporation's problem. "Since Patrick is not here, I will help you!"
He did not ask whether she needed help, but directly offered her help!
Amelia felt touch "Dad, I..."
It was not difficult for her to open her mouth to say 'okay'. However when she was about to say it, she could not voice it out.
While Amelia was caught in a dilemma, Howard said decisively, "I have made up my mind. You just have to accept it. The Hopper Family's daughter-in-law will not be wronged!"
"Dad..."
"Amelia, don't refuse it. When Roxxon encountered financial problem, your family helped me without hesitation. It was because of this reason that I regarded you as my daughter-in-law candidate and let you stayed in the company for me to observe for years."
"You're not making up a story in order to make me feel better, right?"
Howard smiled and said, "Do you think I am the kind of person who likes to tell lies to little girl?"
Amelia hesitated for a while and asked, "But... I think that the money has already been returned to Apex Construction Corporation right?"
If her father-in-law had returned her family's money, how could she ask money from him?
Howard tactfully said, "It's true that I've paid your family back the money. However, I haven't been able to find a chance to return the favor. Can you give me this opportunity to return the favor today?"
His words helped to maintain Amelia's self-esteem and moved her very much. "Dad, I really don't know how to show my gratitude."
This almost acquiesced to Howard's help. Howard could not help but breathe a sigh of relief. What he was most worried about was Amelia's stubbornness that she always borne everything herself. "You don't have to be courteous with me. How about this. Come home after work and I will issue you the check."
Amelia sighed secretly but she was in a dilemma now. If she refused Howard's help, she would slowly get destroyed together with her company.
Well, she could owe her father-in-law money and favors first. When Apex Construction Corporation became successful again, she would pay everything back together. A slight smile appeared on Amelia's gentle face, as if she was relieved from a heavy burden. "Thank you, dad."
After that, she asked Howard about his health condition. When knowing that he was in pink of health, she then bade farewell with him.
As soon as Amelia put down her mobile phone, she received another phone call. She had no time to relax. She looked down at the caller ID and she was stunned for two seconds. She was really surprised!
Amelia could not wait to press the answer button. She excitedly said to the caller, "Hello, Ms. secretary, it's me!"
"Madam Ramsay! We have found Mr. Hopper and saved him!"
When Amelia heard the word 'save', she had a bad feeling from the bottom of her heart. Her lips trembled slightly and she asked, "Can you tell me what happened to him?"
The secretary swallowed hard and said, "Madam Ramsay, don't let anyone know that I tell you about this."
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