Riches in Disguise

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 the teachers find out and

me, they wouldn't do it in a rush like

heavy doubt weighing on my mind, I

people. Tom and two teachers I didn't recognize

me with strange expressions, making

with unspoken disgust

liked me before, the

couldn't help but wonder what

should sit in

gestured toward the seats at the front. Felicia and I exchanged a

his voice weighted with sorrow. "The 113 thousand dollars in financial aid meant for our

the school had lost such a large sum of

else seemed particularly surprised. Instead, they continued to stare at me with