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

others kept sneering at

question rubbed his nose. Oh dear, people

fool! Before I get the

low profile, he disliked being the recipient of endless insults. After all, anybody would want to

like to see you

how Casper seemed unaffected by all the taunts, Emily could not help but wonder, What a weirdo! How

exposed, so she

It’s none of your business anymore. I can take care of myself.

suddenly appeared at

you’d be here. Please come with me. The company has important matters

perplexed. He did not think Elena

private room was

did not have this stunt planned out.

what was going on.

for the lie that Casper was a wealthy man. But lo and behold,

lady you got there, Emily. Tell

Gabriel’s statement, but they

putting on an act just

Emily was aware that she had not recruited any actors at

Casper rose from the table and left with Elena. He wondered what the fuss

the time the gang finished their meal, Emily still had not agreed to Gabriel’s pursuit. Nonetheless, she had a feeling that Gabriel

front desk to settle the bill, but the cashier said

that maybe Tycoon was having some sort of promotional event they did

idea in mind, they left

of Tycoon, was dining there. It was only natural that the owner did not have to pay. The

eyes flickered as realization dawned on her. Putting two and two together, she knew that the woman who came in looking for Casper was definitely not an actor. And everything that Casper had mentioned prior did not seem

It’s all true!

in her head. No

face flushed red for no

she had to do a background

rich, young man like him who did not see the need to flaunt his wealth was basically a

left Tycoon just