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."

read through Jane's

of her parents had passed away, and she

who was diagnosed with a terminal illness when Jane was 13.

had been

always seem to find

as I was lost in thought, the door to the

in, reeking

him. "Joshua, who gave you the permission to

who had already climbed into bed, sat up in shock,

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 should be thankful

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

how shameless Zack had become a

wasn't going to tolerate Joshua any

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

break free. He grumbled, "Let

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

both, I looked

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 school. Let's see how the

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

out his phone

was visibly upset and tried to protest. "Joshua,

off. Those shoes aren't

"I'm short on cash. Please

caught off guard

said, "Joshua, you still owe

to me. You've never complained when I treated you to food and drinks before. Now that my credit card

it. But I'm down to

after I transfer this, I'm broke," Zack

yeah, I got it,"