Chapter 225. Money Matters

“Just think of it as doing me a favor if you will,” Lucien said with a warm smile.

“Fine. I’ll go along with whatever you see fit,” I replied in defeat.

“Great. It’s settled then. Reiner, can you give us a moment alone?” Lucien requested with a smile.

“Sure. I’ll be waiting just outside,” Reiner replied to Lucien before turning to talk to me.

“Ok…” I replied.

…

“Are you happy here?” Lucien asked the moment that the door closed behind Reiner, and we were alone.

“Yes, I’m very happy here,” I replied without hesitation.

“That’s good. You’ll be safe here too,” Lucien said with a sigh of relief.

“Yes…” I replied softly.

“Let me say what I want to say. This will probably sound very bad for your husband to hear so I had him step outside for a bit,” Lucien said before a thoughtful look crossed his face.

“Ok…” I said softly as I waited for Lucien to compose his words.

“Money isn’t everything, bu