Becoming the Richest Man Alive

Emily was gravely disappointed. She stared daggers at Jenny. There were people around, so she could not afford to lose her temper. If they were alone, she would have gladly given her cousin a slap on the face.

I’ve given you so many facial cues! Even an idiot would know how to read them! Why the heck are you doing this to me?

While Emily was distracted by her thoughts, Jenny turned to glare at Casper.

“You useless bum! How dare you try to scam my cousin! Why don’t you just scram already?”

“Hey, poor kid! You’d better run now! If you stick around, we’ll get you to pay for the meal. And if you can’t, I hope you don’t mind scrubbing pans for the next few days!” Gabriel taunted him.

At that moment, Emily only had one thought on her mind.

It’s over! I’m done for!

Then, when she least expected it, Casper opened his mouth to speak.

“I’m not poor. On the contrary, I’m quite rich.”

He said it so casually that everyone present at the table instantly burst into laughter. Even Emily found it hilarious. Oh, great. He’s in too deep now. He can’t snap out of it.

“Emily, you’re not paying him to be your shield, are you?”

At a loss for words, Emily smiled bitterly.

Gabriel glanced at Casper with a look of utmost contempt.

“You! Get out this instant! This place does not welcome people like you!” he yelled.

Nancy and Jenny watched on in amusement.

As for Casper, he simply smiled.

In a nonchalant tone, he said, “This place does not welcome people like me? Well, to tell you the truth, I actually own this place. If anyone has to get out, it’s you guys.”

“You penniless idiot, have you lost your mind? You dare say this shop is yours? Do you even know where you are? This is the Tycoon, for God’s sake! The price for a cup of tea here could feed you for a week!”

spoke with a look of disdain, staring down at Casper as though she was

sneering at Casper,

man in question rubbed his nose. Oh dear, people these days find it hard to accept the

Before I get

disliked being the recipient of endless insults. After all, anybody would want to preserve their pride and dignity,

the security? I’d like to

Casper seemed unaffected by all the taunts, Emily could not help but wonder, What

that she had been exposed, so she might as well

get out of here, Casper. It’s none of your business anymore. I can take

that moment, a woman suddenly appeared at the door.

Please come with me. The

not think Elena would come looking for

private room

did not have this stunt planned out. What’s

going on. At least, he

recruited an actor ahead of time to cover for the lie that Casper was a wealthy man. But lo and behold, the actor had

lady you got there, Emily. Tell me,

Gabriel’s statement, but they also came to

on an act just

Emily was aware that she had not recruited

table and left with Elena. He wondered what

to Gabriel’s pursuit. Nonetheless, she had a feeling that Gabriel would keep

front desk to settle the bill, but the cashier said that their meal

even more puzzled. They reckoned that maybe Tycoon was having some sort of

idea in mind,

there. It was only natural that the owner did not have to pay. The manager had instructed the cashier prior, and

in looking for Casper was definitely

It’s all true!

in her head.

face flushed red

decided that she had to do a background

young man like him who did not see the need to flaunt his wealth was

Tycoon