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.

it’s not as serious as you think it is. I’ve been to the

started making

Thea finally started to

She believed him.

soldier, how could he borrow a car and enter and leave

He was once an important person too, only expelled from the military because of

though James had some money and was willing to spend it on

and gave it to James as a reward, Thea had

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. She might even ask us to hand it over. This is our savings. Mom’s just like grandfather, who cares about status and reputation

you do this to me? I just told you I have some money, and now you’re chasing me away?” “No, it might take a long time. I’m worried that you’ll be tired.” “Tired? When I was in the military, I endured worse. Furthermore, I’ll be

felt warm and 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. Knowing she would not win the argument, she

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

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