Claimed by the Powerful Billionaire (Charlotte and Matthew) novel Chapter 19

Chapter 19 For the Sake of our Marriage

Charlotte sat in the driver’s seat, thinking for a long time.

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Right now, as long as she could get that money from Nathan, paying back six billion

within two days wouldn’t be a problem at all.

But she and Nathan had agreed to sign the contract next week. She couldn’t exactly ask

him to pay before the contract was even signed.

At the moment, there was only one workable way.

Matthew.

Charlotte called Matthew.

The moment the call connected, she didn’t waste words but went straight to the point.

“My dad urgently needs two and a half billion. Can you move some funds from your side

first? I’ll pay you back within a week.”

On the phone, Matthew stayed silent for a long time.

“With the way the Smith Group is right now, forget a week. Even a year… I’m afraid you

still won’t be able to pay it back.”

Charlotte said, “We can write an IOU.”

Matthew responded, “If you can’t repay it, what’s the use of an IOU?”

Charlotte’s heart jolted.

Matthew really was a businessman. The second money came up, he became razor-sharp.

Charlotte had no choice but to lower her posture. “For the sake of us being husband and

wife once, help me this time. Just treat it as… I’m begging you.”

After another long pause, Matthew finally said, “Let me think about it.”

Charlotte asked, “How long?”

Matthew said, “I’ll call you later.”

The call ended.

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Charlotte’s heart sank.

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On the other side, right after Matthew hung up, Isabella came over.

“Matt, who was that? I heard something about borrowing money.”

Matthew’s mind was elsewhere. He answered casually, “Your sister-in-law. She called to borrow money from me for Anthony.”

Isabella lifted an eyebrow slightly. Her face showed no ripples, but inside, calculation was already spreading.

“Matt, there are some things… I don’t know if I should tell you. I’m afraid if I say too much, you’ll misunderstand me.”

Matthew pulled his thoughts back. “Bella, I know you’re simple-minded, not as complicated as other people. So don’t worry. I won’t misunderstand anything about you.”

Isabella smiled, sweet and seductive. “Then I’ll say it.”

“Mm.”

“Right now, the Smith family’s situation isn’t optimistic. Even if Anthony manages to cover all the external debt, the group will still have a hard time coming back to life. Even

banks don’t dare lend to them anymore-let alone an individual.”

Isabella’s hand settled on Matthew’s shoulder, lightly tapping.

“Even though Charlie is Anthony’s daughter, she’s already married to you. That makes her part of the Russell family. If that’s the case, she shouldn’t come to pressure you when she knows this money is basically never coming back.”

“I think Charlie hasn’t put herself in your shoes at all. She only thinks you’re rich, but she doesn’t know your pressure is huge too.”

“If my dad can take that piece of land, then your cooperation with my dad will officially

start. When that happens, you’ll need to invest. That money won’t be a small number.”

Matthew still hesitated.

“After all, she’s my wife. If I just stand by and do nothing, it doesn’t feel right.”

Isabella’s hand paused slightly, jealousy churning.

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“Precisely because she’s your wife, she should be thinking even more about you.

Besides…”

A trace of contempt flashed across Isabella’s face, so subtle it was almost impossible to

catch.

“Charlie isn’t even Anthony’s biological daughter in the first place. I think the Smith

family is using her status as Mrs. Russell to make you step in and handle the money for

them. Then they’ll use the excuse that you’re their son-in-law to stiff you on the debt.”

“Matt, think about it. You should know what I’m saying makes sense.”

Charlotte waited an hour.

Finally, Matthew responded.

Not with a call.

A text message.

[Charlie, the company is preparing to build another production workshop and needs a

large amount of capital, so I really can’t take out that much money. Sorry.]

Official. Distant.

Like Charlotte was nothing more than an ordinary friend.

Charlotte closed her eyes and leaned back against the seat. Her chest felt tight, so tight

it hurt.

Charlotte… this is the man you once liked.

Back then, were your eyes blind?

When Nathan received Charlotte’s call, he was in a meeting at a branch office.

The meeting was temporarily interrupted.

Nathan walked outside and pressed the answer button. The voice coming through the

phone sounded a little muffled.

“Mr. Hall, there’s something… I want to discuss with you.”

Nathan’s thin lips parted. “Go on.”

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Charlotte said, “Can we sign our contract tomorrow? Or… or can you pay me first?”

Nathan asked, “You urgently need money?”

Charlotte didn’t dodge it. “Yes. Very urgently.”

Nathan said, “I’m at an out-of-town branch meeting right now. I won’t be back until the

day after tomorrow. I’m afraid it’ll be too late to sign.”

Charlotte took a deep breath. The last little light of hope inside her slowly went out.

“So I can transfer the money to you first. I’ll notify Finance to process it in a bit. If it’s fast,

it’ll hit your account tomorrow morning.”

Charlotte froze for a long time, like she was floating in a fog, like none of it was real.

He agreed that easily?

For a moment, Charlotte was so stunned she even forgot to say thank you.

Nathan added, “Is that amount enough? If it isn’t, I can pay you in advance for the game

maintenance and update work as well.”

Charlotte pulled her thoughts back. “It’s enough. Mr. Hall… thank you.”

Nathan said, “But I need a little return.”

Hearing that, Charlotte wasn’t worried at all.

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