Riches in Disguise

Chapter 118

At that moment, Felicia finally regained consciousness. Her face was full of grievance as she weakly shook her head. "No, I didn't hit on him. Don't listen to his lies. I didn't steal any money either."

"How dare you talk back!" Elaine stepped forward, raising her hand to slap Felicia again, but I grabbed her wrist.

Elaine froze, her expression turning vicious. "William, let go now, or I'll make you regret it!"

I stood up and glared at the man, my expression cold. "You dared to do it but can't own up to it? Do you even consider yourself a man? Lainey, how dare you hit my girlfriend? You'll pay for this!"

The women around us burst out laughing. "What did you say? Elaine, he actually said that you'll pay for it!"

"Oh my god, this is hilarious! William, are you trying to act tough in front of Elaine? Do you know who she's been hanging out with lately?"

Elaine sneered. "Make me pay? Fine. I want to see what you can do."

I smirked.

stepped up to her and raised my hand to slap her across

I didn't hold back. The slap knocked her to the ground. Her lip split open, and blood dripped from

stared at Elaine on the floor, still processing

face. I was settling all the scores— everything from her past insults to

insulted me and hit my girlfriend. You've gotten cocky, haven't

trying to pull me

scrambled to her feet, her eyes wide with panic. "William, you crazy bastard! How dare you hit me? You're dead! You'll regret

eyes full of sympathy

the local kingpin, Tyler. Elaine's been adopted

heard of Crimson Tigers

Elaine's father's equal status with Tyler definitely meant some

to call for backup, I knew I had to be ready. However, calling Tyler now wouldn't do any good.

day would be a