Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 522

Sophie's words effectively cornered Bea, leaving her in an awkward position.

How could she not have a billion dollars? It's just that her finances were always managed by the accountants at Burker International, making it impossible for her to withdraw that amount at the moment. To say that she could produce a billion dollars on the spot was indeed beyond her reach.

Yet, as a member of the Burke family, Bea couldn't admit to being penniless in front of outsiders. Struggling to maintain her dignity, she told the Devins family, "I'm aware that you don't know the true worth of this treasure. If you don't want such a fine thing, then there's nothing I can do."

As she took back the ring, Sophie laughed and said, "That's more like it, Bea. I'll go with you to get the cash."

Sophie deliberately took Bea's hand. Bea couldn't just shake Sophie off and had to take her to her room.

Once again, Bea opened the large leather suitcase, which was filled with countless gold bars. Sophie glanced at them casually and showed a surprised expression, saying, "I had no idea you were this wealthy, Bea."

"Even though the Russell family has been renowned for its scholarly

achievements for centuries, I imagine you've never seen this much wealth, have you?"

but Sophie laughed and said, "The money in this suitcase might be more than what some could earn in their lifetime, I reckon it's

her face. The gold bars looked impressive, but the suitcase contained only about a hundred million in assets, not

"I wondered why you didn't want to pay in cash. Turns out you

not have enough, but James does. James can just cover the shortfall, and he can give it directly to the

money is all with

intention, and

you the money. It's just that James and I have just remarried. Perhaps you could show some appreciation towards

colors are finally showing. Let me tell you, you won't get a penny

me. Why would I want your stuff? But if you can't produce the money today, I'm afraid the whole of Devonport

saying, "Bea, I'm just trying to help you, not to take your things. I can lend you the money. I see that the items in this suitcase aren't worth much anyway. Why not use this

"Are

to put James in a difficult position. If we can get along, I will certainly take good

at the suitcase on the floor. What Sophie proposed didn't seem to be a

suitcase as collateral. Now, produce the