Chapter 093 Conversation with Alice's Mother
11:30 PM.
Jesse and Robert helped each other back to the dorm.
Both were drunk.
They kept talking about girls.
But Tom was nowhere to be seen.
This guy used to stay out all night , but a year ago, after a scandal involving his flirtatious behavior, he had toned it down a lot.
It seemed like he was planning to turn over a new leaf and start fresh.
Who knew if he was recently hit hard by Charles?
He actually started going back to his old ways!
Charles didn't care much because he was already very tired today and didn't have the energy to deal with other people's business.
He still had many Facebook messages that he hadn't replied to.
Charles opened Facebook and sent a unified goodnight message to all the girls, then he went to sleep.
The recipientsincluded Alice.
Since he was sending it to everyone, one more didn't matter.
If he were in his old simp mentality, he would probably agonize for a long time over sending a goodnight message to the girl he liked.
Now, he felt very confident and didn't take these girls too seriously.
After all, there were many pretty girls on his Facebook friends list.
That was right.
When a man knew many charming beauties, he seemed to become more confident because girls were a magical creature, they could give men the power of confidence.
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At Waterfront International Villas.
In a pink room, when Alice saw the "goodnight" message from Charles on her phone, she couldn't help but fall into deep thought.
At this moment, her room door was pushed open.
Her mother, Fiona, walked in.
She was a charming woman in her forties.
With she grew older, her figure and looks had declined, but from her facial contours, it was clear that Fiona must have been a famous beauty in her youth!
Like mother, like daughter.
A beautiful mother gave birth to an even more beautiful daughter.
Fiona was gentle and generous but very assertive, a trait Alice inherited from her.
"Mom, it's so late. Why aren't you sleeping?"
"I came to see you. You rarely come home even once a month. Since you're back today, can we have a heart-to-heart talk?" Fiona asked gently.
Even though it was her daughter, she never used a commanding tone.
Instead, she sought her daughter's opinion.
"Sure, Mom!"
Alice nodded.
"I heard you went to a class reunion today. How was it? Did you have fun?"
"Actually, it wasn't that fun. But one classmate surprised me. It seems I never really understood him before!"
Alice thought of Charles being the center of attention among the rich kids, shining brightly.
Privately, he was knowledgeable, well-read, and very cultured.
This guy seemed really interesting.
"Oh! If so, that means this classmate must be quite outstanding!"
"Mom, do you have something to say to me? Just say it!"
Alice seemed to sense her mother's motive for the conversation and asked.
"Alright, I can't hide anything from you. You know your father has been facing setbacks in his business recently. Our Mitchellng Family's Oceanic Trade Ventures is on the brink of bankruptcy. It hasn't had any business for over half a year. The huge initial investments can't be recovered, the business is shrinking, and employees are panicking. Not only have many lower-level employees left, but even many mid-to-high-level ones have also left. Now, Oceanic Trade Ventures is just holding on, not delaying employee salaries. The company account is out of money, and we might not even be able to pay next month's salaries. The bank loan is about to mature, and if we can't repay it, even our house might be taken away!"
At this point, Fiona started to cry.
The former glory was now a thing of the past.
A person used to a wealthy life would find it unbearable to return to poverty.
Alice also knew the Mitchellng Family was in trouble.
But she didn't expect things to be this serious!
"Mom, is Oceanic Trade Ventures really in such a dire situation?"
"Worse than you can imagine. Your father has been overwhelmed with the company's issues. But who could have predicted such disasters? However, crises are also opportunities. Now that the situation is under control domestically, I believe the pandemic abroad will also gradually come under control. When that happens, the economy will need to recover, and the country will support related industries. If we can hold on, the Mitchellng Family might not only avoid bankruptcy but also become more prosperous than before!"
Fiona said a lot, so Alice seemed to understand what was going on.
Her mother had a hidden agenda.
Since she was talking to her late at night, it must be related to her.
Could she save Oceanic Trade Ventures?
Of course not.
Unless...?
She vaguely guessed something.
But she was still somewhat unwilling to believe it!
"Mom, has Dad thought of any solutions?" Alice asked calmly.
"Yes, the only hope now rests on you!"
"Me?"
"Now in Syeattel, the only one with the capability and willingness to invest in Oceanic Trade Ventures is the Hank Family. You've met Orlando Hank, their only son, right? He likes you. I think you two should give it a try!" Fiona spoke very tactfully.
But Alice clearly understood her meaning.
The so-called "give it a try" was just a euphemism for an arranged marriage!
The Hank Family would provide the money, and the Mitchellng Family would provide the person.
If it were just a casual relationship, the Hank Family wouldn't put up such a large sum of money.
After all, they weren't fools!
Only with a confirmed substantial relationship would the money be possible!
Alice's face turned pale when she heard this.
She never expected her usually open-minded mother to say such things.
How could she not know Orlando Hank?
He was once arrested for engaging in inappropriate transactions with women at a club. Although he was quickly bailed out, the scandal spread throughout the Syeattel elite circle.
Among the wealthy young men in Syeattel, many of them liked to play with women, but few were caught by the police for soliciting prostitutes.
It became widely known.
Alice couldn't accept it at all.
"Mom, do you know what kind of person Orlando Hank is?" Alice asked incredulously.
"Alice, you can't believe all the rumors. You haven't interacted with him closely, so how do you know he's that kind of person? Your father has already arranged for you to meet Orlando tomorrow. I'm not forcing you, but don't reject it without even meeting him. Do you know how many people your father had to beg for this opportunity?"
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