Chapter 212: Asking for Trouble

Sophia sighed inwardly, realizing her mother had fallen into a trap. She knew her mother's temperament well. Once she made a decision, it would be tough to change her mind, so Sophia didn't say anything more. Barry got up from his seat, saying he needed to use the restroom. While Keith was borrowing money, Martin had been silently browsing antique photos on his phone without saying a word. He understood that in most family matters, Jessica was the one who made the decisions. Feeling the tension in the room, Keith raised his glass, addressing Jessica, "Jessica, the reason I need to borrow this much money from you is because I've found a great business opportunity recently. With this startup capital of three hundred thousand dollars, it'll be easy to make money. Once I start earning, I'll immediately pay you back. Come on, I'll drink to that." Keith's statement was only halfway honest. He promised to repay if he made money, but what if he incurred losses? Monica thought Keith's words