Riches in Disguise

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Riches in Disguise

Genre: Romance 

William, a humble and sincere college student, pours his heart into celebrating his 100th-day anniversary with his girlfriend, Lina, by renting out the luxurious Skyway Garden. But his dream moment turns into a nightmare when he catches Lina and another man, Joshua, intimately spending time there—mocking the extravagant setup he had prepared.

Lina cruelly dismisses William, calling him a mere fruit vendor’s son and praises Joshua for being rich and humble. What she doesn't know is that William's father is, in fact, one of the wealthiest fruit tycoons in the country, with a global business empire. The "fruit vendor" rumor was started by Joshua after overhearing a misleading phone conversation, and William, being modest, never bothered to correct anyone.

Heartbroken and humiliated, William returns to his dorm, only to be mocked further by his roommates, Zack and Louis. They sarcastically refer to him as “Mr. White,” making fun of his supposed lies about being wealthy.

William’s pain intensifies when Joshua posts a suggestive photo of Lina on the alumni group chat—wearing a skirt William had gifted her. Their flirtatious banter and public display of betrayal push William to the edge. Yet, rather than retaliate, he resolves to move on and not stoop to their level.

The next morning, Lina shamelessly tries to reach out, demanding money while pretending nothing happened. But William, no longer the naïve and submissive boyfriend, shuts her down with cold honesty. Enraged, Lina even shows up in person, creating a public scene.

In a twist, William realizes his roommates had likely known about the affair all along but never told him. This betrayal further fuels his transformation—from a heartbroken, underestimated young man into someone ready to reclaim his pride and face the world with a new mindset.