But then Jordan hesitated, glanced at Bruce, and said quietly, "If it is urgent, I can loan you money."
Bruce looked at him for a moment, then patted his shoulder. "I did not know you trusted me that much. Alright then, can you loan me five million gold coins?"
Jordan froze. "Five million?!"
Even for a seasoned merchant, that number was insane. His face twitched, but to his credit, he still forced out a strained smile. "Well… yes. I can."
But Bruce shook his head almost immediately. "No need. On second thought, I am not borrowing."
Jordan blinked. "What?"
Bruce did not repeat himself. The last thing on his mind right now was borrowing. He despised it. To him, borrowing was a desperate measure, something only to be considered after every other option had been exhausted. And he was not out of options yet.
Pushing aside the intrusive thought, he glanced at Ash, who had been watching him with curious interest.
