Elio immediately rejected the offer and told the man he could still borrow the money on collateral. He even told the man that he could use the Deluxe clubhouse as collateral if he wanted but the old man refused on the ground that his dignity would not be able to take it. Elio somehow understands the man since he was sure that if it was his father who was also in such a predicament, the man would rather sell off C&C production company rather than accept alms from people, especially strangers. Besides, if he was going to be honest to himself, buying the Deluxe clubhouse was the best help fate could have offered him since he had been looking for ways to get up the ladder of success faster.
"How much are you willing to sell it for?" Elio asked.
