“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, favonovel.com 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 favonovel.com could be right. However, those were completely different matters.
Whatever Howard did, it was all in the family. Whatever James did was illegal.
“Jamie, why don’t you 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 been in service for ten years, this was my reward.”
James started making up stories.
After his speeches, Thea finally started to accept it. She believed him.
If favonovel.com were just a regular soldier, how could favonovel.com borrow a car and enter and leave the military region as favonovel.com pleased?
Now favonovel.com knew. He was once an important person too, only expelled from the military because of bribery. He did know some important people. However, even though James had some money and was willing to spend it on a luxury car for her, favonovel.com was reluctant.
Since the 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 favonovel.com business venture. She started to tell James favonovel.com dreams and hopes.
Suddenly, favonovel.com 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 above all else.”
“So, where’s the car?”
Thea hit James on 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?”
“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 with the woman I love. How could I be tired?”
Thea felt warm and fuzzy inside. She hugged James’ waist tightly.
Soon, they arrived at a women’s 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 favonovel.com would not win the argument, favonovel.com agreed.
The shop was decorated sumptuously. Gorgeous dresses hung on rows of racks. Thea’s eyes sparkled at the selection. She looked like a little girl, sifting through the dresses.
“Hey, don’t touch them. Would you be able to pay for damages?” An unhappy voice rang out.
Thea turned, noticing a salesperson decked out in a suit. He was looking at favonovel.com unhappily.
She apologized at once. “I-I’m sorry…”
“Thea, what are you doing? We’re the customers. Customers are king. How could you apologize to him?” James looked unhappy.
Thea was too soft-hearted. With favonovel.com personality, favonovel.com would always get taken advantage of.
Thea tugged on James’ arm. “Forget about it, Jamie. Let’s go somewhere else. It’s too expensive here anyway. Each piece costs thousands of dollars.”
She grabbed James, making a move. Even though James told her favonovel.com had money, favonovel.com did not want to spend so much just on clothes.
“Poor folks. How dare you touch the clothes when you have no money?” The salesperson looked disdainful.
