Riches in Disguise

Chapter 6

"You guys are really loyal to Joshua." I felt a mix of admiration and confusion.

Sure, Joshua had money, but was that really enough to make them fawn over him like this?

Unable to make sense of it, I went online to search for some answers. "Is it common for college students to be so superficial?"

One of the top replies, with over 30 thousand likes, said, "Yes, it's pretty common. For one, smart people started building networks for future jobs. And second, those who get into good universities usually have high ambitions, so it's natural for them to gravitate towards the powerful."

I scoffed at that reasoning. Building connections and following the strong? That's what led me to use my allowance to start a foundation to support students in need.

Just as I was thinking about this, Mike called me.

"Mr. White, there's something I need to report. One of the students we've been supporting for the past six years has been diagnosed with leukemia. She's currently receiving treatment at the Welsington Hospital."

I frowned. "Who is it?"

"A girl named Jane. She's just started her senior year of high school. Her dream is

to get into your university so she can personally thank you for your help.

I could tell from Mike's tone that he had a good impression on Jane, and he

probably hoped I'd step in to help.

"How much does the surgery costs?" I asked immediately.

"The surgery alone will be around three hundred thousand dollars, but with other expenses, it could go up to four hundred thousand dollars."

I had that amount saved, so I replied without hesitation, "I'll visit the hospital tomorrow and personally cover the surgery. There's no need to go through the foundation for this."

"Yes, sir. I'll send you the address and room number."

up, I read

her parents had passed away, and she

diagnosed with a terminal illness when Jane was 13.

Jane had been struck by

did misfortune always seem to find the

in thought, the door to

in, reeking of

at him. "Joshua, who gave you the permission to wear my

and Louis, who had already climbed into bed, sat up

What's your problem? They're knock-offs anyway! I only wore them because I noticed

should be grateful. Honestly, you should thank Joshua. Your shoes were knock-offs, but now that he's

Zack

wasn't going to tolerate Joshua

the collar, I demanded, "Apologize! And pay for my shoes. I don't want

clearly drunk, swayed but couldn't break free. He grumbled, "Let go

his bed and glared at me fiercely. "William, you'd better let him go. We don't want

both, I looked

"Wearing my shoes without permission is stealing. These shoes are worth 3800 dollars, and it is enough to file a police report. I don't mind calling the police and reporting it to the

of the police sobered Joshua up a little. He quickly shrugged off his jacket and broke free from my grip. "Fine! I wore your

out his phone and

protest. "Joshua, don't listen to

shoes

"I'm short on cash. Please transfer six hundred dollars to

off guard and became

still

complained when I treated you to food and drinks before. Now that my credit card has been frozen, you're going to ignore

I'm down to my last thousand dollars

this, I'm broke,"

got it,"