Chapter 222

"Thanks, Uncle Clement!" Severin smiled, clinked glasses with Clement, and drank the wine. However, he knew very well that any one of Gaston, Clement, or Vincent were much richer than him. The richest of all, Gaston, had a net worth of several million and even established a small company, but he still did not lend Severin's family a single dime when they needed it most. They could all keep dreaming if they wanted to borrow any money from Severin. By contrast, even the poor aunt Marie was able to fork out eight thousand dollars to lend to his family and help them constantly. Severin would remember that kindness forever and repay them for sure. His other aunt, Edwina, was poor too and stayed in a rented house. Her son graduated not two years ago and had to borrow money to go to college. Maurice and Judith were aware of Edwina's financial condition, so they decided not to borrow money for them during the past few years. Although Vincent was upset at not getting any money, he regrett