Riches in Disguise

Chapter 29

"Charlotte, you're going too far!"

Upon hearing that, Benjamin got to his feet immediately.

Liam followed suit. "No worries, Will. We'll leave with you."

Ever since entering university, this was the first time having someone standing up for me. I was really touched.

However, I was aware that Benjamin and Liam surely wished to stay back for that meal. The spread on the table was scrumptious indeed, and they might not even get to eat something like this at least once a year.

Thus, I went up to them and sat them back down on their seats. "Sit down, both of you. It's no big deal. I happen to be done eating, so I'll just go out for a walk. Just stay and eat, both of you."

As I said that, I walked right to the door.

Charlotte's voice then came from behind me. "William, why are you leaving? You can just sit on the couch and eat.

"There are so many dishes here, so you can just take whatever you want and eat over there. Why are you sulking?"

"I know, right? He should be thankful that he could even be here. Why is he showing an attitude?"

"People are finally taking some notice of him. Shouldn't he at least put on an act?"

I continued walking and left the private room.

bullied like that. But, considering the way she was acting now, I would

contemplating where to go to fill the rest of my stomach, my dad called. "Will, are you free tonight? The president of the Business Association heard that you're in Welsington City, and

a hand, so how about you show some respect by coming

"Sure."

get to eat when I was there,

you at the moment? He's waiting to pick you

him that it's fine. There are cabs lined up by the road. I will

my reply briefly. "Alright, then. I'll share your contact number with him. By the way, aren't you still starting up your business, Will? It

Gordon Zimmer. You can just

"Got it!"

after hanging up,

the phone. Even I felt bad

father who was the powerful one. I was just a regular

hotel of Gordon's choice was called Welsington Hotel, one of the

ingredients and skilled chefs. Most importantly, it was because they provided excellent privacy for

with them or organized get-togethers, they wouldn't be

opened. Just as I was about to step into the elevator, I heard the sound of urgently clacking heels coming from

me, making me stumble.

They entered the elevator and started slamming on

too nonchalant about that,

My eyes lit up instantly

expected her to be