Chapter 168 – Money is Just a Tool
"You know," Lux said after a beat, "most people who thank me end up doing it with contracts or soul bonds."
Miles looked alarmed and confused. "Huh?"
Lux smirked. "But if it were, you'd be passing."
Miles laughed again. Awkwardly. "That's good. I guess?"
"You'd be surprised how cheap they go these days," Lux murmured.
He glanced at the cracked vinyl floor. At the flickering light above. At the kid across the table who had no idea who he really was. Or maybe did—and didn't care.
"You should keep investing," Lux said finally. "Not just in stocks. In people. In yourself. Don't chase fast returns."
Miles tilted his head, eyes narrowing slightly in curiosity. "Is that… rich people's advice?"
"Demonic CFO's advice." Lux chuckled softly. "Or… Just general financial survival tips. From someone who's been at both ends of the spectrum."
He didn't bother correcting that 'demonic CFO'. Miles wouldn't believe him. And honestly, he didn't need to.
