"You aren't going to ask what I'm using the money for?" she asked. "1.5 million isn't a small amount."

"I don't have much cash on the card I'm currently using so I'll get Ben to transfer the money to you," he responded calmly. "Is 1.5 million enough?"

"Are you really not curious about what I need it for?" she said.

"You must have a reason. I don't need to know why. If you want to tell me, you would," he drawled. "You've never come to me for money through the years we've been together, so I'm quite happy that you are asking for money now."

Avery fell silent when she heard what he said.

"If you really want me to ask, I can ask why," he added.

Avery interrupted him. "Don't ask. Just give me 7.5 million!"

He was stunned for a moment. "Okay."

After the call, he called Ben and told Ben to transfer 7.5 million into Avery's account.

"Why are you giving her so much money? Did she ask for it?"

"Do I need a reason to give my wife money?"

Ben came close to spitting the tea he was sippi