Riches in Disguise

Chapter 157

Chapter 157

I wasn't going to go easy on Lina this time. If she dared to provoke me, I would return the favor tenfold. She fell silent, her defiance evaporating as she numbly followed the security guards out.

Once she was gone, I turned to the store manager. "If anyone like that shows up again, just handle them the same way. There's no need to hesitate."

The store manager nodded quickly. "Understood, Mr. White. Sorry to have troubled you."

To lighten the mood, I suggested to Felicia that she pick out a couple of bags for herself. She chose two but refused to take more, so I let it go and led her downstairs.

"What do you feel like eating?"

"There's this seafood buffet I've wanted to try. It's 138 dollars per person, but I've been too hesitant to splurge. William, could you... could you take me there?"

"Of course!" I couldn't help but laugh.

was so cautious about just 138 dollars. How little she understood my financial situation was almost endearing. Still, the fact that

money or things, I

to ask without overstepping. That

poked my shoulder as we laughed and chatted on the way

Lina sitting on the mall's steps, clutching the same pile of clothes she had tried to return. She

honest, she

reap what you sow," I muttered, shaking my head. It was

Venet

then, I overheard her on the phone. "Dad, I'm sorry. I really am. But I desperately need this 90 thousand... Is this small sum of money worth cutting ties with me? I won't marry him. Get that out of your head. I'd rather die than let you sell me off for a bride price to some

up. Her expression hardened into grim determination, and she

lightning bolt. A second later, she sprinted toward the

shopping bags. Without thinking, I dashed after Lina. Just as one of her feet was about to step

of me! What are you

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