Chapter 338 Poisonous Tongue as Always

For Barclay, 30 million was like a lifeline. When he tried to get a loan from the bank, they refused due to the negative news surrounding him. His previous friends were unwilling to lend him money. He even asked Willette and Cade to help, but Cade mentioned that the Malone Group suffered significant losses during the previous rainstorm and did not have enough liquidity.

Nydia could have been their best bet to get the money, but with Jesse behind her, they had no choice but to go through him.

“What are the conditions?” Barclay asked, thinking that they could deal with the problem first and worry about the consequences later.

“Mortgage your company to me,” Jesse said.

As soon as Jesse finished speaking, Barclay, Willette, and Cade’s faces all changed.

“What? That’s impossible!” Barclay refused outright.

“Jesse, you’re going too far!” Cade spoke up.

“Relax, I just want some security. As long as you pay back the 30 million, there won’t be any problems. I believe Mr. Evans has the ability to do so.”

“If you believe in my ability, why do you need a mortgage?” Barclay questioned, visibly angry.

“If I didn’t believe in your ability, I wouldn’t lend you the 30 million.”

Nydia and Willette remained quiet. In this situation, they had no say and could only listen quietly.

“Jesse, I don’t think a mortgage is necessary. Barclay will definitely pay you back the 30 million. You and Barclay are brothers-in-law, and when one is in trouble, the other should help. If you encounter difficulties in the future, Barclay will help you,” Cade said.

Cade did not want to see Barclay’s company mortgaged to Jesse. Jesse already had a significant amount of wealth in his hands, and if he were to obtain Barclay’s company as well, it could spell disaster.

“If he can pay me back, why are you afraid of mortgaging the company?” Jesse sneered. “Mr. Pascalln, I am a businessman, not a philanthropist.”

His words left them speechless.

Nydia secretly gave Jesse a thumbs up. When it came to intimidating people, Jesse’s poisonous tongue was as sharp as ever.

“You guys can discuss it amongst yourselves,” Cade decided not to get involved.

Of course, Barclay did not want to mortgage his company to Jesse. He had a feeling that Jesse was deliberately trying to set a trap for him. If he mortgaged his company, there was a high chance that it would no longer belong to him.

“I’ll think about it,” Barclay said.

“Okay, think about it. But it would be best if you gave me an answer tomorrow. After all, I can’t just hold onto 30 million and do nothing,” Jesse said, putting pressure on Barclay.

His words unintentionally put a lot of pressure on Barclay. Barclay agreed to give an answer as soon as possible.

“Since we’re all here, let’s have a meal together. It’s been a long time since we’ve eaten together,” Cade suggested.

Jesse had no objections, but Barclay didn’t want to eat. He had a lot of things to take care of.

In the end, Jesse and Nydia accompanied Cade for a meal.

“There’s something I don’t know if I should say,” Nydia hesitated.

“What is there that you shouldn’t say? I’ve always treated you as my own daughter, so don’t be so restrained!” Cade smiled at Nydia and said, “Speak up, don’t be afraid.”

“I suspect that Barclay hit my sister. Last time I saw my sister, she had injuries on her face, and she said she hit herself.”

Cade’s face immediately became unsightly, and he frowned. “Your sister said she hit herself?”

“Yes, I’m worried that my sister was beaten, but he said a few good words and she was appeased. I’m worried. You should pay more attention to my sister.”

“Okay, I know. You should spend more time with your sister when you have the chance. She’s been having a hard time recently, and nobody believes her. As her family, we should believe in her. She’s pregnant now and can’t be stressed.”

“I will, don’t worry.”

Nydia sneered in her heart. She always talked about being pregnant, and she always talked about treating her like her own daughter. Wasn’t it just to get her to spend money?

That money was exchanged for her parents’ lives, and she wouldn’t let the Malone family touch a penny of it.

Jesse didn’t say much, but Cade still brought up the topic about Jesse.

“Jesse, did your company get affected by the storm this time?”

“Well, it was affected, but the losses weren’t too severe.”

“No wonder you could still donate 20 million in goods. If Malone Group wasn’t hit hard, I would donate some. But now I really can’t do much, or else I wouldn’t make it difficult for Barclay.”

Cade’s implication was very strong, nothing more than looking at the benefits that would come from the donation. After all, donating 20 million wouldn’t just bring back 20 million.

“Uncle, how about we donate clothes? There are a lot of clothes in the inventory, right? It’s cold now, and the clothes must have been soaked by the heavy rain. We can donate some clothes,” Nydia suggested.

Cade’s face showed a hint of awkwardness, but he nodded at Nydia. “You’re right. We can donate clothes. I’ll have someone organize our inventory when we get back.”

“Mr. Pascalln and Mr. Pascall, you’re eating here?”

“Taylor, what brings you here?” Cade was surprised to see Taylor eating here with a man.

“The client wanted to try this dish, so I brought him here. I didn’t expect to run into you guys. Let me pay for this meal.” Taylor smiled gracefully.

“How can I let you pay for me to eat?!”

“It’s my pleasure to treat the chairman. Or are you not giving me this opportunity?”

“Alright, keep up the good work! Our company is counting on you designers.”

After chatting for a bit, Taylor left. Nydia watched her figure thoughtfully, feeling that Taylor had become quite noticeable lately.

After finishing the meal, Jesse was leaving the company, and Nydia went to see him off.

“Why do I feel like Barclay won’t agree?” Nydia thought back to Barclay’s expression, and she didn’t think he would agree.

“Isn’t that what you want?”

“What are you planning?” Nydia was a bit confused.

Before, when Jesse was so confident, she thought Barclay would definitely agree. But seeing Jesse’s attitude now, she felt like he knew Barclay wouldn’t agree.

“Guess.”

“…” Nydia felt like slapping him.

Why did she feel like Jesse was becoming more and more insidious?

Nydia didn’t continue to chat with Jesse and went back to work. But before she could sit at her desk, she was called over by Willette.

“Nydia, what do you mean? Are you wishing for my death?” Willette said directly as soon as Nydia entered the office.

“Sis, what’s going on?”

“If you don’t want to lend me money, don’t let Jesse come and humiliate us. What’s the point?”

“But I don’t have any money. I can only ask him. Didn’t he say he would lend it as long as we mortgaged the company? What’s there to be afraid of if Barclay can repay it?”

“Are you stupid? Who is Jesse? Once we mortgage it to him, can he repay Barclay? Do you think everyone is as stupid as you?”