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.

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 been in

started making

his speeches, Thea finally started to accept

She believed him.

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

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

to spend it on

had acknowledged the money and gave it to James as a reward, Thea had

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

his head lightly. “We’re not getting a car. Since the card is with me, I’ll keep it and decide what to buy. Oh, you can go home now. I’ll go shopping on my own.” “Huh? Thea, how could you do this to me? I just told you I have some money, and now you’re chasing me away?”

fuzzy inside. She hugged James’

from thousands of dollars to hundreds of thousands Thea did not want to get something so expensive, but James insisted. Knowing she would

sumptuously. Gorgeous dresses hung on rows of racks. Thea’s eyes sparkled at the selection. She looked like a little girl,