Riches in Disguise

Chapter 69

"Let's not do this..."

I didn't mind her teasing, but when she leaned in closer and started getting a little too handsy, it made me uncomfortable.

She giggled and said, "Alright. I won't tease you anymore. I know boys your age like the innocent, flirty type. When you grow into a real man, you'll appreciate women like me. I believe that day isn't far off."

With that, she winked at me and asked me to drop her off on the sidewalk, waving goodbye as I left.

I liked her, but there wasn't that spark. I had to admit that since starting college, the only woman who had truly made my heart race was Lina. Unfortunately, she was unattainable.

Back at school, I stretched and took a quick nap. When dinner time rolled around, I noticed Benjamin and the others hadn't returned yet. I wondered where they had gone.

Feeling both curious and a little worried, I called Benjamin.

"William, we're having dinner with Charlotte and the others. Do you want to join us?"

chuckled to myself, "Not interested.

come through, "William, you

you have something to

to come!

up before I could respond. Matthew was

Charlotte and her friends, who

hesitant to go. However, Matthew was

I got out of bed, washed my face, put on my

really waiting at

I come?

best if we could talk right here so

"What's with you? Are you that scared of Charlotte? You practically bolt at the sound of her name! Don't worry,

a wave of relief when I heard she wasn't

just don't