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.

read the details carefully. It started with signing up and

the grand prize was five hundred

in reading, a group suddenly shoved

his arm around Lina, flanked

Lina. The clothes, shoes, and bag she was wearing were all gifts from

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

latter, strutting

surprisingly, I didn't feel that same sting of jealousy anymore. Instead, I felt like she had played

competition?" Joshua eyed me up and

business? Look closely, this contest is all about creativity and profit. Without

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

help but laugh

my phone, and snapped a picture of the poster before

Joshua quickly stepped in front of me and

My temper flared instantly.

"Move!" I snapped.

don't we both sign up for this entrepreneurship

Joshua? Please. He wasn't worth

but he taunted me

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

you what, William. If you win, I promise I'll

speechless as Joshua just

way to shut him up was to give

I'll compete with you. But let's raise the stakes. If I win, you kneel in front of the entire school, apologize to me, and then leave this place. If I lose, I'll do the same," I

went silent, stunned by the challenge. They didn't expect me to

"Isn't that

I'm just worried you'll back

to Lina. "When we were together, did I ever break

and she muttered softly after a moment of hesitation. "No." "Then we're good. Joshua, are you in or not?"

you? Let's do this, and Lina can

The bet was sealed.

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