After Gianna Zanetti finished speaking, everyone in the room instinctively turned their gaze towards Dominic Hartnell. Yesterday, Dominic Hartnell had mentioned to my mother that there were conditions, and he asked her to agree to them. However, he never mentioned the specifics. Because I had complete trust in him, I believed that he wouldn't make any unreasonable demands. So, I didn't inquire further, but I was actually very curious. Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Dominic Hartnell showed no signs of nervousness or panic. As the CEO of a publicly traded company, he exuded a powerful aura that was quite intimidating. He looked directly at Gianna Zanetti and her husband, with a faint confident smile on his lips. Under his gaze, both Gianna Zanetti and her husband's faces flushed unnaturally. I sensed that they were both nervous.Gianna Zanetti's husband trembled and hastily pulled out several tissues from the tissue box on the dining table, wiping his forehead haphazardly. Then, in an unsteady voice, he said, "Mr. Han... Mr. Han, this money is borrowed from us. As long as the company gets through the current difficulties and returns to normal operation, I will repay the money in installments with bank interest." When Gianna Zanetti's husband called out "Mr. Han," Gianna Zanetti's expression froze for a moment. I was also quite surprised because Gianna Zanetti's husband used to call Dominic Hartnell "Little Han." After Gianna Zanetti and her husband expressed their attitudes one after another, Dominic Hartnell finally spoke. In a deep and calm voice, he said, "Mr. Gianna Zanetti's husband, there's no need to be so formal. Just like Gianna Zanetti, you can call me Little Han. We are all family." As soon as Dominic Hartnell said this, both Gianna Zanetti and her husband's faces quickly lit up with excited smiles. Gianna Zanetti's husband nodded repeatedly and said "good" several times. After a moment of pause, when they regained their composure, Dominic Hartnell continued, "Since we are family, if Gianna Zanetti and her husband's business is in trouble, I have the ability to help. I will fill in the funding gap, and you don't have to repay the borrowed money directly to me." Upon hearing these words, everyone in the room, including myself, was shocked. Gianna Zanetti and her husband's eyes immediately lit up, and their faces were filled with an incredulous expression of joy. Before they could say anything, my mom was the first to react, grabbing Dominic Hartnell's arm. She had a serious expression and a tone that showed rare firmness and no room for negotiation. "No way! It's a matter of principle to repay debts since ancient times. How can you not repay them! And it's not just a small amount, it's a significant sum." "Mom knows you can afford it with your business, but there's no reason to give it away for free." "If you don't let them repay the money, then don't borrow it in the first place, and don't get involved in this matter. Now, take Lili and go home!" My mom's stern words immediately frightened Gianna Zanetti and her husband. The two of them hurriedly said in unison, "We will repay! We definitely will!" "Han, don't listen to your mom. Just repay Gianna Zanetti the exact amount she lent you. Why should you get it for free?" Vivienne Zanetti also chimed in, "That's right, even blood brothers settle their accounts. Han, just do whatever you think is right." I didn't speak, but quietly held Dominic Hartnell's hand and gestured with my eyes. I had clearly reminded him before, and he had agreed at that time. Why was he suddenly not playing by the rules? I was certain that if Dominic Hartnell insisted on not letting Gianna Zanetti and her husband repay the money later, my mom would definitely lose her temper and leave with him. Not only would the problem not be solved, but it might also escalate the conflict and have the opposite effect. While everyone was talking at once, Dominic Hartnell squeezed my hand and shook his head, indicating that he had his own plan. I didn't understand what he meant, so I temporarily suppressed my doubts and waited quietly for him to continue. When the voices in the room gradually faded and returned to silence, Dominic Hartnell continued speaking. He first reassured my mom that when he said the money didn't need to be repaid, it didn't mean it wouldn't be repaid. He had another plan.My mom's face didn't look good, but she still gave Dominic Hartnell face and remained silent. After calming my mom down, Dominic Hartnell turned his gaze back to Gianna Zanetti and her husband. "This borrowed money is considered my investment in your company, so you don't need to repay it in cash. Just give me a portion of your shares as compensation." "Afterwards, you can treat me like any other shareholder and distribute dividends to me annually based on the proportion of shares." After Dominic Hartnell finished speaking, my mom asked in confusion, "Can you recover the capital this way? The situation of Gianna Zanetti's company must not be good now. What if we end up losing more in the end?" Dominic Hartnell smiled confidently and replied, "There will definitely be no loss. This is a foolproof plan." "Speaking of which, I am the one who benefits the most in the end."My mom looked much better after hearing Dominic Hartnell's confident words. Listening on the side, I actually thought Dominic Hartnell's decision was quite good. With his investment, it was like Gianna Zanetti and her husband had a powerful backer behind them. Not to mention reviving the company, I felt that it would easily become bigger and stronger. Gianna Zanetti and her husband had somewhat puzzled expressions, and they exchanged several glances without saying a word. Dominic Hartnell didn't rush them, he had a calm and composed expression. After waiting for a while, Gianna Zanetti's husband made up his mind and nodded, saying, "Okay!" "Just wondering... how much stake do you want, Han... Han Xiaohan?" Dominic Hartnell smiled and raised two fingers, then gently opened his thin lips and said, "Twenty percent."The expressions on Gianna Zanetti and her husband's faces froze at the same time, and their complexion turned pale. They remained silent for a long time. In my heart, I thought that this twenty percent stake must be quite painful for Gianna Zanetti and her husband. But Dominic Hartnell must have a sense of proportion. Even if he took twenty percent, it shouldn't affect Gianna Zanetti's and her husband's decision-making power in the company. Now it depends on whether they are willing to accept this proposal and endure the pain of giving up. Noticing that Gianna Zanetti and her husband remained silent, Dominic Hartnell proceeded, "Gianna Zanetti, and your husband, please be assured that I have no intention of taking control of the company. My suggestion was merely aimed at alleviating your pressure." Pausing for a moment, Dominic Hartnell fixed his gaze on Gianna Zanetti and continued, "If you still doubt my intentions, how about this? I will provide the funds, but the shares will be registered under Lili's mother's name." "As blood relatives, there is no need for you to worry about any hidden agenda from an outsider like me." I was taken aback. I never expected Dominic Hartnell to consider ultimately giving the shares to my mother!