Riches in Disguise

Liam suddenly stood up. "William, you promised to help me with calculus. Let's go to the library now."

"Sure." I knew that he was giving me a way out, so I stood up.

Matthew looked so guilty, so he stood up as well.

But before we had the chance to leave, Isabelle grabbed my arm. "William. Wait. Join us to go out in the afternoon."

She then leaned in and whispered, "It's not what you think it is. Charlotte doesn't even like Lucas. She was complaining about it in the dorm. Don't leave yet."

Charlotte didn't like Lucas? What was going on? Why would she be so affectionate if she didn't like him?

Matthew said, "William, it's true. Charlotte is only with him out of gratitude. Don't overthink it.

"Since she doesn't like him, we thought it would be such a waste for her to stay with him. You still have a chance."

Only then did I understand their intentions.

Charlotte didn't like Lucas, so she was complaining about it in their dorm. But she had no choice but to be with him, and they felt bad for her and wanted to separate them. So, the way to separate them was for me to get together with Charlotte.

I was just a tool then!

Since the beginning, nobody had asked how I felt about this. They must have thought that a broke loser like me would be so grateful to be with a beauty like Charlotte that I wouldn't consider rejecting this opportunity.

I sighed.

Charlotte saw the three of us whispering and frowned. "Alright. Let's move. This place doesn't even serve food. Isabelle, I thought you had a plan for us to go out? Can we go now?"noveldrama

Isabelle immediately responded, "Absolutely! William, you should join us!"

"I'm not going to—"

"Just come!" Charlotte cut me off mid-sentence. She looked at me with disdain, her tone filled with contempt.

"I'll cover your expenses today. Consider it a thank-you for bringing me fruits last time. Just come, enjoy the food, and take some pictures for Instagram. Just help us carry our stuff."

As soon as she finished, Lucas laughed, "What do you mean by 'expenses'? You think you need to split costs with me? I'll pay for everything today!"

Lucas glanced at me, his gaze filled with disdain, just like Charlotte.

"If you want to tag along like a fool, go ahead. I bring an errand boy wherever I go anyway. If you do a good job, maybe I'll even tip you a few hundred dollars."

Charlotte laughed, "You're so generous! A few hundred dollars is pretty much his entire monthly allowance!"

"No way! He only gets a few hundred a month? That's not even enough for one meal for me!"

"Not everyone is as rich as you, Lucas."

I was nauseated just listening to their conversation, but Matthew didn't even give me a chance to refuse. He just dragged me towards the bar exit. He kept insisting I join them.

"This gathering was planned just for you and Charlotte. It would be such a waste if you don't come. You have to!"

"Alright, alright." I patted Matthew on his arm. "I'll go, so don't grab me so tightly."

He gripped my arm like he was escorting a fugitive.

Suddenly, Charlotte shouted, "Alexander! It's you!"