Breaking Mr. Cold (Giselle and Donovan) novel Chapter 816

Chris never expected that today's phone call and a few photos would drag him straight back into hell.

He knew very well how powerful Kori was, and he also knew what would happen if he refused. With his son in their hands, raising the money immediately was the only option he had.

Calling the police was out of the question. He himself had a long history with the gangs on Hollow Avenue for years. He has a notorious record of committing countless crimes. The local police would never get involved.

As for the Valanthean cops, that was even less likely. After all, he was just a foreigner here; the local police had no interest in getting involved in a blood feud between foreign nationals.

That was precisely why Kori dared to lay out the deal so brazenly. They knew he was cornered.

But one hundred million dollars… Where on earth was he supposed to get that kind of money?

He had tens of millions in his accounts—but one hundred million outright was impossible to raise in such a short time, even if he returned to his old, illegal ways.

He agonized and struggled like this for a full two days.

At times, he couldn't help regretting it. If Anne were still by his side, coming up with one hundred million would have been effortless. But now…

As for Donovan, he didn't dare to ask him for help.

Even though he was pushed to the brink, he would never have the courage to confess everything to Donovan and beg him for help.

It was something he could never bring himself to do.

"No." Hearing that Donovan wasn't around, Chris spoke up. "I... have something important to discuss with you. I want to talk in person."

"Just say it over the phone. I'm at the postpartum center. It's inconvenient to meet."

"Alright," Chris spoke with visible hesitation. "Right now... I urgently need a sum of money. You said last time you could give me one hundred million dollars if I left immediately. Was that true?"

Before Giselle could respond, he added, "Just lend it to me as an emergency. I'll pay you back slowly once I start making money."

Giselle paused for a few seconds. "Why do you need so much money out of the blue?"

"Don't ask." Chris grew impatient. "Can you transfer it to me as soon as possible? I don't have much time left! I'm begging you this time!"