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 The affectionate and pitiful mask she wore earlier has been replaced by shock and disbelief.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?"

"All of

A moment later, her eyes lit up again. "Hang on, didn't you also win a Rolex yesterday? That watch could fetch quite a hefty

it to help me out for now. We can

silently sneered. First my money, now even my watch? I had underestimated how greedy she truly was. Since I wasn't wearing the watch, I flat-out lied, "I gave it

the act. She had rarely cursed in all the years I've known

out laughing. "How does giving my watch to my dad make me an idiot? It's my watch, and I can give it to whoever

I'll stop arguing with you. Just give me the 8,000 dollars you have

if I'd do that! I gave her a cold stare. "I'd really be an idiot if I

my words. "What

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

for money? Who do you think you

I'm not asking

won't give it to