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."

I read through

of her parents had passed away, and

a terminal illness when Jane

Jane had been

did misfortune always seem to find

I was lost in thought, the

reeking

stood up immediately and glared at him. "Joshua, who gave you the permission to

bed, sat up

just a pair of shoes. What's your problem? They're knock-offs anyway! I only

sigh of relief and quickly jumped in to defend Joshua. "Yeah, exactly! You should be grateful. Honestly, you should

help but laugh at how shameless Zack had become a

decided I wasn't going to

by the collar, I demanded, "Apologize! And pay for my

couldn't break free.

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

both, I looked

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

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

out his phone and

and tried to protest. "Joshua, don't listen

shoes aren't even

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

off

still owe me a thousand dollars

grew impatient. "Please be patient. I'll pay you back next week. Just transfer it to me. You've never complained when I treated you to food and drinks before. Now that my credit card has

I'm down to my last

this, I'm broke," Zack

yeah, I got