Paul is the owner of a $$250,000$ life insurance policy, and he subsequently borrowed $$15,000$ from it to go on a trip around the world. However, he was killed in a cruise ship accident while traveling. His beneficiary will therefore receive how much excluding any unpaid interest?

a$.$ $$250,000$

b$.$ $$265,000$

c$.$ $$235,000$

d$.$ $$0$