“Let’s go, James.” Thea pulled James away.
She was afraid that James would lose control and start bragging about his wealth.
James had told her where the money came from. It was dirty.
Though it was also worth noting James had mentioned that he went to court over this matter and got expelled from the military.
The money was his final reward for his service.
Technically, the money was legal.
However, Thea was still worried when she thought about the source of the money.
It was best they stayed out of trouble. If the higher-ups pursued this case, James would be in trouble.
As such, she started to drag James away.
Since Thea wanted to leave, James kept quiet.
“Hmph!” Xena cackled. “Just say you’re poor and be done with it.”
Zach had an idea. He approached Thea, saying, “Thea, which clothes do you prefer? I’ll purchase them as a gift for you.”
“Thanks, but no thanks.” Thea dragged James away again.
However, James felt like he had been greatly humiliated.
How dare Zach talk about gifting clothes to his wife in front of him?
“Thea, how dare you reject my husband? It’s an honor to receive gifts from him!”
Xena approached, raising her hand to slap Thea. “Since we offered, you can’t say no!”
Xena was from a normal family. Even though she had married into an important family, she had no status in the family whatsoever. Her husband often seduced other women in front of her, even bringing them home and…
She knew where she stood.
It was thanks to Zach she was where she was today.
Without Zach, she was a complete nobody.
Thea failing to appreciate her husband’s kindness made her angry.
She knew that Zach was interested in Thea, even wanting to help him get Thea into bed. If Zach was happy, he might even reward her.
She was going to help Zach.
However, James blocked her slap.
He twisted her wrist.
“Ah, it hurts!” Xena yelled.
“James… let her go.” Thea tugged on James.
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