Becoming the Richest Man Alive

“I’ve seen her only once, but from afar. Remy was pointing her out to me and bragging that he would surely win her heart,” Felix replied.

Casper nodded resignedly. “I guess our questions will have to wait until Remy gets back from class.”

When Remy burst excitedly into the room, he was greeted by the sight of Casper and Felix’s expectant faces as they sat on chairs facing the door.

Remy’s eyes darted nervously from Casper to Felix. “Hey… Casper, Felix, what are you doing? Why are you looking at me like that?”

Despite his momentary apprehension, however, Remy was evidently in high spirits. When Casper and Felix did not reply, he hummed under his breath and turned to the mirror beside the door, fixing his hair.

Felix blinked, then whispered in a low voice, “Did you see that? Remy’s paying attention to his looks now! That girl has truly bewitched him.”

Casper sat staring ahead stonily. He had planned to speak but was reluctant to dampen Remy’s good mood.

Remy disappeared into his room to change, then raced out to present himself to his friends. “How does this look? Do I look good in these clothes?” He demanded feverishly.

Evading the question altogether, Casper inquired, “Remy, are you planning to go out on a date?”

“That’s right! I’m taking my goddess out on a date today!” Remy exclaimed.

Casper looked at Remy gravely, then said in with a tone of disappointment, “Hey, when did you get yourself a goddess? Why didn’t you introduce her to us? I didn’t take you to be the sort that would forsake your friends once you found a girlfriend!”

of friendship. When he saw the look of displeasure on Casper’s face, Remy hastily supplemented, “She’s not my girlfriend yet! When we get into a relationship, the three of you will be the first people I

Casper probed, “Felix

girl at heart. When someone mugged me, she was the one who stepped forward and defended me. Don’t listen to any rumors you might have heard about her. Once you get to know her, you’ll realize what an amazing person she is!”

were radiant with

not have the heart to crush his fantasy

reaction. He yelled

he turned to Casper inquisitively.

sure how to put this, but I think Jessica is using Remy to get close to

to you? Does she like you?” Felix shouted in astonishment. He had not

his head in frustration. “She’s trying to get revenge on me. She only got close to Remy last Tuesday, one day after I humiliated her. She’s a vicious creature, and I can’t help but worry about what she’ll

said urgently, pacing the room. “Look at how infatuated he is with Jessica! He’ll be devastated. We should tell him

He’s made up his mind to side her no matter what. Furthermore, we can’t be sure if that incident with

stand by idly and watch Jessica turn

though Remy’s not the smartest fellow around, he’s still very loyal at heart. If Jessica

himself that he would not allow Jessica to deceive any of his

arrived at the diner. He straightened his jacket a final time, then took a deep breath and

She sat reclining against a sofa, waiting for Remy. He approached her eagerly,

took a seat opposite Jessica, then said bashfully, “Why did you come

As she browsed it, she replied leisurely,

pet peeve was the lack of punctuality. If he had been late, Jessica would not