The Almighty Dragon General

Chapter 108 “It’s alright.” James explained, “This is just an example. The rich at the Southern Plains spend hundreds of millions like it’s nothing. My boss is worth hundreds of billions.” “What about you? How much do you have?”

“Not much, just hundreds of millions.”

James was careful not to divulge too much. Thea was shocked. “How is having hundreds of millions not much?”

Immediately, she yelled, “How could you do this, James? You seem honest most of the time, but you’ve done something so terrible. Do you only care about money?”

“Isn’t this normal? Mom has mentioned that Howard uses his position to pocket money as well. He’s enjoyed so many benefits, including luxury cars and mansions. Grandfather closes one eye to his antics. Look at dad, getting scolded by mom for being too honest.”

Thea considered it.

She supposed he could be right. However, those were completely different miatters. Whatever Howard did, it was all in the family. Whatever James did was illegal.

return the money? It’s okay if we’re poor. All we have to do is work hard and we’ll be able to earn. If the higher-ups decide to pursue this, you’re dead. I don’t want to visit you in prison.” James smiled. “Thea, it’s not as serious as you think it is. I’ve been to the military court. My punishment is my expulsion. I would never join the military again. I get to keep the money as my boss said some nice things about me. Since I had

started making up

his speeches, Thea finally started to accept

She believed him.

just a regular soldier, how could he borrow a car and

knew. He was once an important person too, only expelled from the military because of bribery. He did know some important

willing to spend it

the money and gave it to James as a

was going to use it as capital for her business venture. She started to tell James her dreams and hopes. Suddenly, she said, “Oh, James, mom must never find out about this money. Otherwise, she’ll be bragging about it on the streets.

me? I just told you I

fuzzy inside. She hugged

boutique. It was rather well-known in Cansington. The clothes were expensive, ranging from thousands of dollars to hundreds of thousands Thea did not want to get something so expensive, but James insisted.

on rows of racks. Thea’s eyes sparkled at the selection. She looked like a little