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.

to read the details carefully. It

the grand prize was five

in reading, a group suddenly shoved me, nearly knocking me

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

went to Lina. The clothes, shoes, and

or simply didn't care. She sure had some nerve

latter, strutting around in her

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

eyed me up

Look closely, this contest is all about creativity and profit. Without money, what business are you

his lackeys chimed in, "William can always sell those knockoff products. Five dollars a piece,

but laugh at

them, pulled out my phone, and snapped a picture

could walk away, Joshua quickly stepped in front of me and blocked

My temper flared instantly.

"Move!" I snapped.

to act though, I'll give you the chance. Why don't we both sign up for this entrepreneurship competition and see

Please. He wasn't

sidestepped him and kept walking, but he taunted me again. "What's the matter,

a self-righteous way, "Go on, William, don't be afraid. Who knows? Maybe miracles do

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

speechless as Joshua

up was to give a

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

stunned by the challenge.

laughed awkwardly. "Isn't

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

together, did I ever break

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

you kidding? Will I be afraid of you? Let's do

The bet was sealed.

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