Riches in Disguise

Chapter 105

Chapter 105

Just as we were about to kiss, an abrupt ringtone pierced the air.

In fact, both our phones went off at the same time.

We froze for a moment before quickly sitting up straight and answering our calls.

It was Matthew calling me. His voice sounded unusually heavy as he asked, "William, where are you?"

"I'm by Unity Lake. What's up?" I replied.

"What do you mean, what's up?" he said, sounding exasperated. "Listen... Hurry up and get to the third-floor auditorium in Cedar Building. The department is holding a student meeting."

"Now?" I asked, glancing at the time. It was already after 9:00 pm. Why would they be having a meeting at this hour?

"Yes, right now," Matthew confirmed with a grave tone. "Something big happened in the department. I can't say much, but you should get mentally prepared."

high- profile donation earlier tonight? Did

that didn't make sense. If they wanted to praise me, they wouldn't do it in a rush like this, especially not in a student

on my mind, I headed to the meeting

classroom, it was already full of people. Tom and two teachers I didn't recognize were standing at the

me with

were filled with unspoken disgust

they had never liked me before, the

but wonder what

you two should sit in the front

the front. Felicia and I exchanged a puzzled glance

some devastating news," he said, his voice weighted with sorrow. "The 113 thousand dollars in financial aid meant for our

struggling to comprehend that the school had lost such a large sum

else seemed particularly surprised. Instead, they continued

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