Riches in Disguise

We arrived at a farmhouse. Unlike typical farmhouses, this one provided

strawberry and cherry picking services, along with amusement facilities, and even a hill to hike.noveldrama

The two couples were having a lot of fun. I wanted to stay at the farmhouse and wait for them, but Matthew insisted on dragging me along.

So, I ended up becoming their errand boy, handling their bags and taking photos for them.

Even Matthew, that punk, got so carried away that he started bossing me around, even making me lie on the ground to get the perfect angle for pictures of him and Isabelle.

I playfully threatened him, "You're really ditching your friend for a girl, huh? I'm letting it slide for now, but just wait till we get back—I'll deal with you then!"

Matthew just scratched his head and laughed. "It's not every day I get to be out with Isabelle. You know me. I'm not exactly rich. If I don't keep her happy, what if she leaves me?"

But couldn't he just find another girlfriend if she ditches him? He didn't have to stick around with gold diggers like Isabelle.

Of course, I couldn't say these thoughts out loud. After all, they were a couple, while I was just a roommate they had only known for a short while. It wasn't my place to comment on their relationship. So, I'd just have to put up with it.

Luckily, the girls were wearing heels, so they couldn't hike. Otherwise, I would've had to accompany them, and it would have been exhausting.

As the sun began to set, we finally sat down at the dinner table. Honestly, the meals served at the farmhouse were pretty good. Compared to the extravagant dishes served in hotels, I preferred meals like this—simple and authentic.

By the time we finished dinner, it was already dark out. Lucas immediately suggested, "I know a nice hotel nearby. How about we don't go back to campus tonight and stay there instead?

Everyone's expressions shifted upon hearing his suggestion. I couldn't help but smirk.

They had just announced their relationship today, and he already planned to stay at a hotel the same night. It felt like he was treating Charlotte and the rest of us like fools.

His intentions were so obvious. There was no way we couldn't see it.

Isabelle smiled awkwardly. "Uh... maybe not? We all have classes tomorrow, and we're pretty far from campus now. I'm worried we won't make it back in time for class."

Matthew added, "Exactly. Plus, staying at a hotel is expensive. It'd be unfair for William to sleep alone and pay more."

Lucas said to me in a surprisingly friendly manner, "Don't worry. Like I said earlier, I'll cover the expenses for everyone today. I'll take care of the hotel costs."

At this point, Matthew and Isabelle didn't know to refuse anymore, so they looked to me for help.

I was about to say something when Charlotte interrupted. "Okay then! We'll stay at the hotel!"

I was stunned. She actually said yes? Did she know what it meant to stay overnight at a hotel?

We were all university students now, so there was no way she didn't know. Judging by how determined she looked, it seemed like she was ready to sleep with Lucas.

I immediately glanced at Matthew and Isabelle.

Didn't they say Charlotte didn't want to be with Lucas? But today, she looked so affectionate and happy with him. Now, she was even willing to go to a hotel with him. It didn't look like she was unwilling to be with him.

Matthew and Isabelle looked at each other, confused.

Soon, we arrived at the hotel Lucas mentioned earlier. He eagerly asked for three

rooms at the reception and headed upstairs with Charlotte.

Matthew sighed. "Looks like Charlotte's not getting away tonight."