Riches in Disguise

Chapter 80

"I..."

"I know Isabelle invited you today to set us up, but she's just jealous of me for getting a rich boyfriend. That's why she wanted to separate me and Lucas. If I actually did as she wished, I'd be the biggest fool in the world!"

I stood there in silence. Looking at her beautiful, yet cold, eyes, I couldn't help but let out a self-deprecating smile.

What was I doing here? What did her safety have to do with me? My being there for her was completely unnecessary.

"Why are you glaring at me? If you don't agree with what I'm saying, just take a look in the mirror! You'll see how out of my league you are! Now, piss off!" With that, she pushed me away and slammed the door in my face.

I took a deep breath and walked away.

I went back to my room and sat on my bed. I felt so angry at our conversation that

I was cursing Charlotte in my head. If Lucas really did something to her, it was no longer my business.

But on second thought, even if she insulted me, she still didn't deserve to be treated like that.

and in the end, I couldn't

handled Charlotte's problems, it was best if he explained everything

to not mention my involvement in

the call, I lay on my bed, patiently waiting for things

later, I heard intense knocking coming from

followed by Charlotte's cries.

Come

stood outside to have a look.

shorts, crying in front of

to me! Lucas lied to

came out from his room too, wearing only a pair of

you

her mouth. "The person who helped my dad settle things with the Arnoult Group wasn't Lucas. He

relief. It looked like

walked up to Charlotte with a nervous expression. "Babe, it's a misunderstanding. My dad actually did help you. Maybe... maybe someone