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

project proposal, and the grand prize was five

a group suddenly shoved me, nearly knocking me off

turned to see Joshua with his arm around Lina, flanked by a few classmates, all sneering at

shoes, and bag she

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

strutting around in her ex-boyfriend's

felt like she had

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

your 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,

chimed in, "William can always sell those knockoff products. Five dollars

help but laugh

ignored them, pulled out my phone, and snapped a picture of

stepped in front of me and blocked

My temper flared instantly.

"Move!" I snapped.

though, I'll give you the chance. Why don't we both

Joshua? Please. He wasn't

sidestepped him and kept walking, but he taunted me

William, don't be afraid.

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

speechless as Joshua just

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

in front of the entire school, apologize to me, and then leave this place.

the challenge. They

"Isn't that a

don't mind. I'm just worried

together, did I ever break a promise to

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

afraid of you? Let's do this, and

The bet was sealed.

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