Chapter 107

"Mother, it would be best if you gave some thought to finances. Even if not for your sake, there is Derek to consider. Suppose one day, Derek comes home to Slab penniless, having this money would at least mitigate the hardships you both would face." said Jonathan, his tone steeped in nonchalance.

He didn't want to waste his words further, anticipating that his foster mother might not be inclined to listen.

Phoebe, stunned, remained silent for a long while before murmuring: "Ten... how about twenty million?"

From where she mustered the courage to ask Jonathan for an additional twenty million, she did not know.

But as Jonathan had pointed out, should Derek be unable to sustain his life in Crimson Ridge, she needed to prepare some funds for him.

She was just an ordinary woman with a paltry monthly income. How could she provide for Derek?

She had no choice but to rely on Jonathan's money.

"Alright, draft the pa