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."

hanging up, I read through

parents had passed away, and she had been raised

a terminal illness when Jane was

18, Jane had been struck

seem to

lost in thought, the door

in, reeking of

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

bed, sat up in shock, staring at

reeking of alcohol, lazily kicked off my shoes and tossed them at me. "It's just a pair of shoes. What's your problem? They're knock-offs anyway! I only wore them because I noticed my shoes weren't clean when I left. You

Joshua. "Yeah, exactly! You should be grateful. Honestly, you should thank Joshua. Your shoes were knock-offs, but now that

Zack had become a complete sycophant at Joshua's

going to

pay for

break free.

his bed and glared at me fiercely. "William, you'd better

them both, I

dollars, and it is enough to file a police report. I don't mind calling the police and reporting it to

police sobered Joshua up a little. He quickly shrugged off his jacket and broke free from my grip. "Fine! I wore your shoes, okay? I'll pay you. 3800 dollars, right? I'll send it

his phone and started

to protest. "Joshua, don't listen to him!

off. Those shoes aren't even worth

before Zack could finish, Joshua interrupted him, "I'm short on cash. Please

was caught off guard

still owe me a thousand dollars

you to food and

alright. I'll send it. But I'm down to my

I transfer this, I'm broke," Zack

I got it,"