Riches in Disguise

Chapter 70

If I mentioned that I went to buy a villa, I would definitely be the laughingstock. I could only come up with a simple lie and said, "I just went out for a stroll to clear my head."

"Why didn't you invite us?" Benjamin asked.

Matthew suddenly chimed in. "Let's talk about Charlotte instead."

I was taken aback. Why discuss her?

"William, you probably don't know this, but Charlotte is a volunteer at our school. She goes to nursing homes and orphanages to help out every month."

I really didn't know that. However, given the way Charlotte and her friends acted, I figured they were just doing it for a good reputation. I couldn't believe she would do it purely out of kindness.

Liam added, "Charlotte's actually really nice. When we first started college and had military training, she even served me mushroom soup."

I wondered if that was really something worth mentioning.

While I was mentally criticizing Charlotte, Isabelle said, "She's just been led astray by Lina. She was pretty nice at the beginning of the semester. William, don't blame us for treating you badly. It's just that your reputation among the girls isn't great. We don't treat others like that."

"Ahem."

"That was just a misunderstanding! I realize now that you're a good person, so

Just as I was about to ask, Matthew

his arm

planning to set you up

looked at Matthew in horror. "What did you

Isabelle, and we think you two

girls can be a bit feisty. Just be patient with her,

help but wonder what these people were thinking. I quickly stood

no interest in Charlotte, and

"It's not random matchmaking."

pulled me back down

you two would be a good fit. William, you're a

we'll find a chance for you two to talk alone and clear

deep

then, Isabelle's phone rang. "It's Charlotte! She's probably on her way. I'll go get her. You all better convince William not to mess this up!" With that, she headed for