Sophia felt too embarrassed to ask Leah for money. She knew her friend was perpetually broke—spending more than she earned, relying on monthly allowances from her mother. Sophia could already imagine how that conversation would play out:
"You need money? When half this tower is yours? Seriously?"
Borrowing from others was even more humiliating. The CEO's wife begging for cash? The thought made her cheeks burn.
Just as Sophia stood frozen in embarrassment, Jayden entered the lobby.
"Trouble?" he asked, noticing her flustered expression.
"The tailor delivered Ethan's suit, but I forgot my phone and can't pay," she explained.
"I'll handle it. How much?" Jayden already had his payment app open.
"Five thousand."
With a few taps, the transaction was complete.
As Sophia headed toward the
