Riches in Disguise

Chapter 3

Chapter 3

I couldn't help but smirk at the teacher's words.

He didn't even bother to ask why I had hit someone and went straight to handing out punishment. With bias like that, what was the point in saying anything?

As much as I wanted to storm out of the classroom, I needed the credits, so I forced myself to stay.

Thankfully, I had already taught myself most of this material back in senior year, so I didn't even bother listening. Instead, I pulled out my phone and started scrolling.

While checking my social media, I came across a post from Joshua.

What caught my attention was the car in Joshua's post, which was the same model as mine. That particular car wasn't common, so it surprised me that he had one, too.

But then, something else made me pause. One of the photos in his post looked oddly familiar.

Wasn't that a picture of my family's orchard?

Not wanting to jump to conclusions, I immediately sent the photo to Alan, my family lawyer.

Alan replied quickly, "Yes, this is indeed from our orchard. We took these photos in August for promotional purposes, but they haven't been released to the public yet."

How did Joshua get his hands on an unreleased photo of our property? I was stunned.

I quickly messaged Alan again. "Could you do a background check on Joshua, my roommate? I have a feeling that something's not right."

I couldn't shake the suspicion that he might have hired a hacker to breach the computer system of my family's orchard just to mess with me.

After class, I headed toward the library. On my way, I passed a bulletin board and noticed a large poster pinned up.

"The First Starus Creative Entrepreneurship Competition!"

I had been involved in small business ventures since high school, earning some

pocket money along the way, so this event piqued my interest.

the details carefully. It started with signing up and

the grand prize

group suddenly shoved me, nearly

arm around Lina, flanked by a few classmates, all

and bag she was

know if she had forgotten or simply didn't

strutting around in

that same sting of jealousy anymore. Instead, I felt like she had

are you seriously thinking about entering this competition?" Joshua eyed me up and down like

mind over that five hundred thousand dollar prize! Do you even have the capital to start a business? Look closely, this contest is all about creativity and profit. Without money, what business are you going to start off with? If you don't invest anything, what kind of returns can

"William can always sell those knockoff products. Five dollars a piece, and he might

couldn't help but

out my phone, and snapped a picture of

could walk away, Joshua quickly stepped in

My temper flared instantly.

"Move!" I snapped.

to act though, I'll give you the chance. Why don't

He wasn't

kept walking, but he taunted me

way, "Go on, William, don't be afraid. Who knows? Maybe miracles do happen, and

his arms. "Tell you what, William. If you

felt speechless as Joshua just wouldn't

to shut him up was to give a lesson. I stopped in my tracks, turned around, and stared

I'll compete with you. But let's raise the stakes. If I win, you kneel in front of the entire school,

stunned by the challenge. They didn't expect me

"Isn't that a

mind. I'm just

"When we were together, did I ever break

turned red, and she muttered softly after a moment of hesitation. "No."

of you? Let's do this, and Lina can be

The bet was sealed.

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