“Living.”

Any other person wouldn't read much into Maria's words, but not Sophie. They seemed to understand each other in some way.

“Damn it!" Maria could see Sophie hit the table in her mind's eye. "Are they not treating you well over there? I mean, how can you be the one taking care of what you need to live your life there? Unbelievable! Okay then. I'll transfer you ten million right away. And make sure you reach out to me if it*s not enough." Sophie paused and sighed heavily before she typed again, "I won't take your pay from next month. Same thing with your manuscript and all other incomes. Use them as you see fit, and don't settle."

Maria was a little surprised. Sophie was always trying every trick in the book to take Maria's money.

Maria never complained though. Sophie always did know how to put the money to good use.