Riches in Disguise

Chapter 139

I took a deep breath and said, "Lina, calm down and listen to me. I'm out of money now!"

Lina, who had been agitated this whole time, froze when she heard what I said. Her demeanor changed completely, and she stared at me with wide eyes.

"What do you mean?"

I scoffed inwardly. As I thought, she was just after money.

"I said I'm out of money. I lied last time, but this time, it's true. You already know about the money I donated and the amount I spent on Felicia's clothes.

"I've also been spending a bit on food and dates with her, so I'm running dry. I only have about 8,000 bucks left. If you want to borrow money, I can only spare you 2,000 dollars."

She stared at me, dumbfounded. The affectionate and pitiful mask she wore earlier has been replaced by shock and disbelief.

"You've spent all the money?"

nodded. "All

speechless. A moment later, her eyes lit up again. "Hang on, didn't you

"Sell it to help me out for now. We can buy it

was. Since I wasn't wearing the watch, I flat-out lied, "I gave it to

She had rarely cursed in all the years I've

giving my watch to my dad make me an idiot? It's my watch, and I can

with you. Just give me the 8,000 dollars you have

cold stare. "I'd really be an

words. "What do you mean

was going to ask you the same thing. Where'd you

Who do you

not asking you instead,"

you saying that you won't give it to me?" Lina