Revenge is Best Served After Reborn (James) novel Chapter 668

The next day, Ricardo arrived early at the café, his impatience evident as he cast a glance at his watch. The waiter approached him and said, “Sir, you've been waiting for an hour now. Would you like a refill on your coffee?”

The waiter gave Ricardo a peculiar look. Given Ricardo's stylish appearance and handsome features, he didn't seem like someone who would skimp on spending.

Clearly, Ricardo noticed the waiter's gaze. He frowned and looked at his now empty coffee cup.

He had always lived a life of luxury and had never needed to ask for a refill on a coffee before, but the issue was that he genuinely didn't have much money on him at the moment.

Ricardo said with a hint of impatience, “Another refill, please.”

The waiter's disdain grew. It was surprising that someone so attractive was short on money for even two cups of coffee!

Meanwhile, Booker was outside the café and hurried in. Upon seeing Booker, Ricardo immediately lost his temper, “What took you so long? Couldn't you have explained things over the phone? Did we really have to come here?”

God knows how many disdainful looks Ricardo had endured waiting here!

“I'm terribly sorry, Mr. Ricardo. My flight was delayed, so I got here a bit late.”

As Booker sincerely apologized, Ricardo waved his hand in frustration and said, “You mentioned last night that the loan issue was almost sorted. What's the status now?”

“I've been in touch with several banks we've dealt with before, but none of them are willing to lend us the money. The sum is too large, and they're afraid of the risks.”

Ricardo became even angrier. “You meet me in Devonport just to tell me this?”

“Mr. Ricardo, although the banks haven't come through, there is someone willing to lend us the money.”

“Blake is only willing to lend us ten billion.”

“Are you joking? What can ten billion accomplish?”

“Mr. Ricardo, ten billion... it's enough to save the foundation of Duskhaven, allowing the Duskhaven project to proceed as planned.”

Ricardo angrily retorted, “But I've spent so much to expand our influence in Devonport. Doesn’t that mean all my investments will go down the drain?”

Ricardo's voice was so loud that it attracted the attention of others around them. Booker could only console him, “Mr. Ricardo, although it means you’ll face some losses and hardships, we can gradually make up for those. If you refuse this loan now, we’ll lose everything.”

Booker could see he was slowly persuading Ricardo and continued, “Mr. Ricardo, this might be our last chance.”