Chapter 489: Crashing In

"Mom, you're right about the logic, but you can't make a show of being rich when we can't afford to lend them fifty thousand now, can you?" Sophia had a frustrated expression on her face. Leo suddenly chimed in, "Sophia, now that your mom has spoken, there's no going back. We'll lend fifty thousand to Uncle Alex." Sophia was taken aback by Leo's unexpected support for her mother. Jessica, too, was surprised. She couldn't help but give Leo a deep look. At this moment, her son-in-law, whom she had always considered worthless, not only didn't annoy her but even appeared somewhat agreeable. "Leo, about the money..." Jessica managed to refrain from uttering the word 'worthless.' "Leave the money matter to me. I should be able to raise fifty thousand by tomorrow," Leo confidently stated. Sophia found herself at a loss for words regarding Leo's behavior, so she decided not to dwell on the matter and went to the kitchen. After Sophia left, Jessica couldn't resist lowering her voice and a