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 matters.

Whatever Howard did, it was all in the family.

did was

is work hard and we’ll be able to earn.If the higher-ups decide to pursue this, you’re dead.I don’t

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 service for ten years, this was my reward." James started making

finally started to accept it.She believed

were just a regular soldier, how could he borrow a car and enter and leave the military region as he pleased? Now she knew.He was once an important person too, only expelled from the military because of bribery.He

was willing to spend it

general had acknowledged the money and gave it to James as a reward, Thea had other plans.She was going to use it as capital for her

the streets.She might even ask us to hand it over.This is

"So, where’s the car?"

hit James on

with me, I’ll keep it and decide what to buy.Oh, you can go home now.I’ll go shopping on

to me? I just told you I

long time.I’m worried

in the military, I endured worse.Furthermore, I’ll

warm and

hugged James’ waist

they arrived at

was rather

dollars to hundreds of thousands. Thea did not want to get

not win the argument,

was

dresses hung on rows of

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