I admitted that my request was too much.
His expression was tense. His gaze was sharp and focused on me.
I couldn't really tell what was on his mind.
Then, he said slowly, "I am a businessman. Every investment must be counted to each penny. Lionetworks owns the shares of 90 percent of the hotels in City A, and 30 percent of the real estate is owned by us. I hold 35 percent of the Navarro family's stocks, and I own 21 percent of Lionetworks. While I'm not short of money, I cannot afford an investment that has no returns."
I shivered.
"It's not an investment. It's a loan. Mr. Boone, I only need five million. I'll definitely give it back to you within three years."
Despite my spinelessness, I gathered up my courage. "To tell the truth, it's my father who needs the money. I'm a photograp
