Sophie didn't seem taken aback by the request. She just nodded thoughtfully. "Money, huh? How much are we talking about here?"
"Around... two hundred thousand." Shawn blurted out, feeling a bit awkward.
The amount wasn't small, but he knew Sophie could afford it given her financial situation. Still, asking for money from someone you just slept with was a delicate matter, even if she was a rich woman.
Not to mention, he wanted the money not to solve his family's financial crisis but to level up his system. Of course, he would help his family with the system, but for now, this was a personal goal.
However, Sophie didn't look shocked or offended by his request. Instead, she seemed curious. "That's quite a bit of money. Mind telling me why you need it? Is it for your family? If it's about the company's debts, you know that money won't be enough. I already heard from your mother. Even if I lend it to you, it's not a solution."
"It's not about that," Shawn quickly clarified. "It's actually a personal matter. If you agree to lend me the money, I'll pay it back in a couple of weeks with interest."
Now that piqued Sophie's curiosity even more. She set her coffee down, folding her arms under her breasts, making them push up enticingly. Then she leaned forward, her eyes locked on his.
"Tell me, Shawn, is it something illegal? I won't judge if it is. I just want you to know that these things can be dangerous." She didn't seem to be scolding him, but her tone was serious, showing her genuine concern.
Shawn shook his head, leaning in as well to match her posture. "It's nothing like that. It's just... something I can't tell you. But I promise, it's for something big. Something that will change everything."
The mysterious way he phrased it made Sophie even more intrigued. However, she decided not to push further. She had already slept with him. Lending him money was the least she could do to make him happy. Especially when he had given her the best night ever since her divorce.
"Alright. I won't ask anymore. Just know that if you're in trouble, you can always come to me." Sophie reached out to take his hand, squeezing it lightly. "And I don't need you to worry about interest or even paying me back soon. Two hundred thousand is not a big deal for me. Take as much time as you need."
"You're amazing, Aunt Sophie. Seriously." Shawn smiled warmly at her, squeezing her hand in return. "I won't forget this, I promise. You're really helping me out more than you know."
"Oh, don't make it sound like I'm some kind of savior. It's just money. And besides, if you can't pay me back..." Sophie paused, a mischievous glint appearing in her dark eyes. "...you can always work it off in other ways. You know what I mean."
Her words were suggestive, and the way she bit her lip after speaking made Shawn's cock twitch. He knew exactly what she meant. More nights like the one they'd just shared. More secret encounters and wild sex.
Shawn chuckled, leaning closer to her until their faces were almost touching. "You're on. But just so you know, I'll definitely pay you back. I'm not that kind of guy who would take advantage of your kindness... even if I love taking advantage of your body."
Sophie's laughter filled the kitchen, bright and cheerful. She pushed him away playfully, shaking her head at his boldness.
"You're something else, Shawn. A dangerous man." She then picked up her cup again, taking another sip of her coffee. "But you know what? I think I'm starting to like that about you. So don't change."
"Not a chance." Shawn's grin widened as he finished his own breakfast, feeling satisfied in more ways than one.
After breakfast, they walked together to the door of Sophie's house. The sun was already high, casting a warm glow over everything. It felt like a new beginning for both of them, and neither wanted to part ways just yet.
But they both had lives outside their secret affair.
"I'll call you later. Or you can come over anytime." Sophie leaned in and kissed him lightly on the lips, her hand lingering on his chest. "And thank you... for everything."
Shawn's hand slid around her waist, pulling her close for one more kiss. "Anytime, Aunt Sophie. And thank you for being so understanding and... incredible."
When they finally broke apart, there was a promise in both their eyes. They knew this was far from over, and they couldn't wait for their next meeting.
As Shawn walked back home, his mind was already focused on what he had to do next. With the money from Sophie, he could finally level up his Daily Intelligence System, unlock higher levels of intelligence, and start working on his bigger goals.
His steps were light and determined. He had a clear path now. A path that led to more women, more wealth, and more excitement. And he was more than ready to take it.
So, with a confident smile, Shawn brought up the system in his mind.
'System, I want to level up my Daily Intelligence of the remaining days of the week to Level 2.'
[Are you sure, Host? The amount needed is $60,000.]
'I am sure.'
With a soft ding in his mind, the transaction was completed, and the system showed the confirmation.
[You have successfully upgraded your Daily Intelligence to Level 2. Time until the next intelligence is 16:01:59.]
'Good. But it's not over. I can't play around with the low-level intelligence for too long. So, System, how much does it cost to level up to Level 3?'
[To level up to Level 3, the amount needed is $100,000.]
'I knew it. That's why I asked Aunt Sophie for more than the leveling-up amount. System, upgrade tomorrow's daily intelligence to Level 3.'
Another confirmation came, and Shawn couldn't help but feel excited about what the next intelligence would reveal. Not to mention, he would get Level 3 intelligence every week after this.