Chapter 261
Sophia's lips curved slightly, but her eyes remained cold.
"I'm afraid that's not possible."
Her voice was soft yet firm.
"Three million is no small sum. Borrowing money to buy a gift? Your girlfriend would be heartbroken if she found out."
Julian froze.
He clearly hadn't considered that.
Adrian scoffed beside him.
"Please. That gold-digger of his wouldn't bat an eye at such petty cash."
Julian had tens of millions in savings.
Yet after just six months with Jasmine Keane, he was reduced to borrowing money. The woman's skills were impressive.
"Adrian!" Julian's face darkened.
"Jasmine isn't like that."
He spent money on her willingly.
Sophia studied Julian's earnest expression, curious about this girl she'd never met.
What kind of woman could inspire such devotion?
"The value of a gift lies in its sentiment."
"Even a handmade trinket can touch someone's heart if given with sincerity."
It wasn't the amount that concerned her.
She sensed Julian was heading for trouble.
The Sinclairs weren't to be trifled with.
Julian frowned.
"So you refuse?"
His tone turned pointed. "Just say the word to Henry. It's that simple."
To him, Sophia was making a mountain out of a molehill.
Why antagonize him over something so trivial?
Sophia ignored the implication, nodding calmly.
"I know."
The Valdemar brothers only needed her or Alexander's approval for funds.
Given their attitudes, this clearly wasn't their first request.
The ruthless Alexander Valdemar was surprisingly indulgent with his brothers.
Had it been her, she'd have disciplined a troublemaker like Adrian long ago.
Julian's expression turned stormy.
Adrian whistled.
"Bravo."
He smirked gleefully. "I may be no saint, but even I wouldn't waste three million on some gold-digger. That money could fund dozens of scholarships."
"Shut up!" Julian glared.
"Make me." Adrian tilted his chin defiantly.
He'd known Sophia wouldn't budge.
If even he couldn't get money from her, Julian's ridiculous request stood no chance.
Neglecting his fiancée to spoil his mistress? Pathetic.