Thea hesitated for a moment and said, “You saved his daughter, and it is reasonable for you to ask for a reward. I don’t want to use divorce to threaten you. Two people should be together if they’re suitable and separate if they aren't. I think we aren’t suitable for each other.”
“Alright.”
James took a deep breath.
Although Thea said she did not want to use divorce as a threat, it was obvious what she meant by her words.
James was disappointed in the Callahans, and more so in Thea.
The Callahans had always had such virtues and nothing they experienced could change them.
As for Thea, she initially maintained great virtues despite a rotten environment. However, she had gradually become as snobby as the Callahans.
He stood up, glanced at Thea, and declared, “Thea, this is the last time I’ll help you. How much money do you want? After this, I will have completely paid off what I owed you in the past. As for our relationship, I agree with you. Those compatible should stay together, and those unsuitable should separate.
“During this period, I’ve worked hard for you. Despite all that I’ve done, I could not enter your heart. I don’t even have a tiny spot in your heart at all.
“I don’t think this is love.”
Thea never expected James to say such things.
His words made her slightly lost.
“How much? Give me an amount.”
Before Thea could speak, Gladys interrupted and replied, “Ten billion. James, I’m warning you. You better get at least ten billion from Zane! Anything less than ten billion, and your relationship with us is over.”
“Sure.”
James turned and left.
“Ten billion dollars. I’ll transfer it to Thea’s account before dusk.”
Thea watched as James left.
Suddenly, she felt as if she had lost something.
James left the Callahans’ house.
He strolled the busy streets and thought back to ten years ago.
Ten years ago, Thea risked her life to save him. It was the reason he had survived.
Then, he thought about the time he had spent with Thea.
Initially, he simply wanted to pay her back for her life-saving grace for the rest of his life. Yet, no matter what he did, there was no place for him in Thea’s heart.
He thought that he did not care about it. As long as he could make her happy, it would be fine that he silently supported her. Still, he was disheartened when his efforts were not appreciated.
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