"Ten million?" She raised her head in confusion, glancing at Paul Edwards.
"Yes, ten million." Paul said, brimming with confidence, "Mrs. Smith, I don't mean to put you down, but in a place like the Thomson Family, even with Robert protecting you, it'll be difficult for you to stand on your own if you don't have any capital. Especially considering your greedy, status-seeking mother-in-law. This money is just my token of goodwill. I also have a property under my name that I can give you, worth around five million. With these, you'll at least have some bargaining power, and you'll have an easier time gaining a footing in a family like the Thomsons..."
Upon hearing this, Emma's mother looked somewhat puzzled as well.
