Chapter 53: I'll Pay You Back Soon

Sophie Mitchell was taken aback by Henry Carson's sudden departure and wanted to call him back, but he was gone before she had the chance. In less than half an hour, Henry returned, carrying a large woven bag on his shoulder. To everyone's shock, he had withdrawn ten million in cash from the bank. The bag, weighing well over two hundred pounds, was tossed onto the floor of Sophie's office with a thud. Ella Roberts scoffed, "Henry, I thought you were off to some heroics. But you just went to get a bag? The money in there wouldn't even cover my breakfast." Her husband, Theo, joined in, "Typical country bumpkin." Ignoring their jabs, Henry undid the bag, revealing stacks upon stacks of fresh banknotes. The room buzzed with astonishment. Sophie rushed over, concern evident on her face, "Where did you get all this money?" "I told you about it yesterday," Henry said with a chuckle. "I was planning to take you with me this morning, but you were already at work." "Just use it. It's all