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.

stopped to read the details carefully. It started with signing up and

proposal, and the grand prize was

reading, a group suddenly

to see Joshua with his arm around Lina, flanked by a

eyes instinctively went to Lina. The clothes, shoes, and bag she

simply didn't care. She

the latter, strutting around in

like she had played her part well. She'd fooled me into believing

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

Do you even have the capital to start a business? Look closely, this contest is all about creativity and profit. Without money, what

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

help but

and snapped a

I could walk away, Joshua quickly stepped in front

My temper flared instantly.

"Move!" I snapped.

If you want to act though, I'll give you the chance. Why don't we both sign up

He

kept walking, but he taunted me again. "What's the matter, are

don't be afraid. Who knows? Maybe miracles do

what, William. If you win, I promise I'll stop messing with you

felt speechless as Joshua just

shut him up was to give a lesson. I stopped in my tracks,

I win, you kneel in front of the entire school, apologize to me, and then leave this place. If I lose, I'll

the challenge. They didn't expect me to take

awkwardly. "Isn't that

scoffed. "I don't mind. I'm just worried you'll back out when the time

together, did

of hesitation. "No." "Then we're

of you? Let's do this, and Lina

The bet was sealed.

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