Chapter 88

James Carniege had spent the past few days trying hard to understand how Alex could have so much money.

How could he afford jewelry, pay for food at the City Club, and even cover the wedding venue costs? He had asked several people how it was possible for Alex to have that much money.

It was impossible for a retired soldier to have millions of dollars.

They finally reached one conclusion: Alex must be a thief who stole money from the military fund, known to be very large.

"Are you sure, James?" Sophia asked, doubt starting to fill her eyes.

Meanwhile, Merly and Victoria, who knew Alex's real identity, kept silent. For them, the more Sophia doubted, the better. It would be even better if Sophia divorced Alex.

"I am very sure, Sophia. How do you think a poor guy can have that much money?" James replied with conviction.

"I heard he saved a royal family during the war," Sophia said, her voice trembling.

"He's just bullshitting you," James added. "Do you think a thief will honestly tell yo