Riches in Disguise

Chapter 18

"William, over here! We've saved you a seat!"

Someone had saved me a spot? It was an experience I never had before.

I slid into the chair, feeling grateful. "Thanks, man."

Benjamin waved the notebook I had given him the night before. "This notebook must be expensive, right? The paper feels amazing to write on."

"It's not that expensive, just over 300," I replied casually.

Liam nearly spat out his drink. "How much?"

His reaction made me realize that they were probably not wealthy, and 300 was likely a lot for them. I quickly corrected myself. "I think I misremembered. It's more like 30."

"That sounds about right," Liam said, patting his chest in relief. "There's no way a notebook costs over 300! You're funny."

one they were using actually

know

confused. "What do

hesitated and scratched

you seem to enjoy acting like you're wealthy. But that's your choice, of course. I don't mean to interfere,

at a loss for words. I wasn't trying to act

at the two of them, wanting to explain, but I realized that the rumors had already taken root in their minds. It would be difficult to change their perceptions. I felt

revealed my true identity, they might not be so friendly with me anymore. So, I decided to stick to my

From now on, I won't put on an act anymore."

but we have dignity! We're just as good as anyone else. Why

"Exactly!"

they became even friendlier, dropping the formalities

was injured and recovering in the hospital or if he owed too much money and

a place to go to that wouldn't hurt their