Life After Prison

Chapter 221

“You’re not lending it to us?” Vincent’s mouth twitched violently too, and his expression was such a delight to watch. He specifically thanked Severin in advance because he wanted to put Severin in a tight spot and force Severin Into lending him the money out of a desire to keep up appearances in front of everyone. Although it was presumptuous of him, he did not mind doing anything as long as he could get the money.

It did not cross his mind that Severin would refuse so directly as to leave absolutely no room for maneuver.

“Three hundred million isn’t a lot to you, and this is the first time I’ve ever asked to borrow money! Aren’t we close family? Why’d you have to say no?” Vincent still tried his best to smile, but his tone suggested that he was not very happy.

“Yeah, Severin, can’t you see that your cousin can’t get married because he doesn’t have any money to buy a house? Don’t you think it’s a little mean of you not to refuse our request?” Vincent’s wife had a sour expression at that time too, and she shot back without even bothering to show Severin any courtesy.

“Aren’t you rich now, Severin? Didn’t you give four hundred and fifty thousand dollars to Aunt Marie even though they only lent you eight hundred dollars? We’re not asking you to just give us the money. We’re borrowing it from you! And it’s just three hundred dollars! That should be peanuts to you! Are you really just going to ignore our request for help?” Vincent’s son Howard looked at Severin coldly too.

Severin smiled coldly and took his time to drink the red wine in his glass. “You say you’re borrowing the money from me, but when will you be able to pay it back with that job of yours? Three hundred thousand isn’t much to me at all, but is there a reason why I should lend it to you? How many times have you been to our house all these years?”

Severin’s anger was starting to boil as he spoke. “You never lent my parents any money when they asked to borrow just a few hundred from you, and now you have the nerve to demand that I lend you three hundred thousand? I’m the kind of person who’ll return the favor twofold to those who treat me well, and in that same vein, I’ll always remember when someone treats me badly!”

“You…” Howard gritted his teeth angrily but was unable to refute Severin. Content rights by NôvelDr//ama.Org.

Vincent felt even more embarrassed and he finally turned to Judith. “Why aren’t you saying anything, Judith?”

“I have nothing to say, Vincent. The money belongs to my son, not me. Whether or not he wishes to lend it is his business. I don’t care at all! Besides, I think my son is doing the right thing, because there’s no point helping those who look down on us!” Judith said with a faint smile.

“Enough, Dad. If they don’t want to borrow us any money, then just give it a rest. It’s not like I won’t be able to get married if I don’t have that money!” Howard could only make that remark because he knew that attempting to borrow money from Severin was futile.

Upon seeing the embarrassment and anger that had sprung up from the brief exchange, Gaston could not help but smile awkwardly and say, “Hey, why are you all even talking about that? Aren’t we here to celebrate Severin now that he’s released from prison, gained some

newfound wealth, and will live in a big villa in the future? How can you ask him to borrow you money on such an occasion? It’s inappropriate!”

“You’re right, it was inappropriate. Let’s continue enjoying our meal!” Vincent immediately returned to his seat after being helped out of his embarrassment.

“Come and have a drink! The wine here isn’t cheap, and one glass might be worth several hundred dollars!” Clement also laughed.

“Haha, don’t worry, Uncle Clement. I might not be able to borrow anyone any money, but today’s meal is on me, and there will be no shortage of wine today!” Severin laughed and said

that on purpose.

Clement echoed with a smile and said, “Haha, you’re getting wittier as you grow older. Let me give you a toast, Severin. Better days ahead for you!”