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

the grand prize

a group suddenly shoved me, nearly

Joshua with his arm around Lina, flanked by a few

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

didn't know if she had forgotten or simply didn't care. She sure

the latter, strutting around in her

jealousy anymore. Instead, I felt like she had played her part well. She'd fooled me into believing she loved

competition?" Joshua eyed me

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

those knockoff products. Five dollars a

but

ignored them, pulled out my phone, and snapped a

before I could walk away, Joshua quickly stepped

My temper flared instantly.

"Move!" I snapped.

give you the chance. Why don't we both sign up for

Please. He wasn't worth my

he taunted me again. "What's the matter, are you scared

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

crossed his arms. "Tell you what, William. If you win, I promise I'll stop messing with you for

speechless as

like the only way to shut him up was to give a lesson. I stopped in

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

challenge. They didn't expect

"Isn't that a

mind. I'm just worried you'll back out when the

turned to Lina. "When we were together, did

and she muttered softly after a moment of hesitation. "No." "Then we're good. Joshua,

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

The bet was sealed.

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