The Almighty Dragon General novel Chapter 108

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.

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 he 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 did know some important people.

However, even though James had some money and was willing to spend it on a luxury car for her, she 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 her business venture.She 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 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."