Riches in Disguise

Chapter 16

Zack and Louis were taken aback. They seemed shocked that I found them distasteful. In their minds, someone like me-a vain, impoverished wretch-was lucky to be in the same dorm as them.

When they finally processed my words, they were offended. "Fucking hell! Do you think we want to share a dorm with you?"

"Damn it! If I had to choose between you and Joshua, I'd pick Joshua any day!"

"Get lost! And take your junk with you! If you leave anything behind, you can look for it in the trash!"

Seeing their reaction only fueled my satisfaction. I put on my headphones and played some music as I packed my things. I was done in no time.

With my bedding tucked under my arm, I made my way down to the third floor. Upon reaching the door of room 303, I pushed it open to find a guy yelling at his three roommates as if he were scolding children.

"Finally, I can get away from you three poor losers! Sharing a dorm with you is such a disgrace. You're all pathetic!

"You can't even afford to eat at a decent restaurant, always haggling over a couple of bucks. It's disgusting! Ugh!"

us what you owe, we wouldn't say anything. We agreed to split the costs, with each person paying 38 dollars and 90 cents. Yet, you insist on only paying 38 dollars.

this, the guy kicked over a chair in a fit of rage. "Can you just shut up? Your voice makes me want to throw

guy went silent immediately, visibly

I knocked on the door and walked

turned around. When he saw me, he immediately started to

you think you're talking

a head, and shot him a fierce look. "You'd better watch your

silent upon meeting my intimidating gaze. He turned to grab his belongings and shouted before leaving, "You four broke losers can enjoy your little dorm! From now

yelled, he bolted

a bit exasperated, and

being quite timid. They seemed startled by my earlier confrontation, and their eyes were filled with

tension with a smile.

myself, I mentally prepared myself. This was my last attempt to blend into a normal university life.

guy adjusted his glasses