Riches in Disguise

Chapter 216

"Crystal, don't joke around," one of them said. "What could Lina possibly want from that poor loser?"

"Yeah, why would Lina flirt with that loser? This is just laughable!" another added.

Dorian's face twisted into an amused smirk. He then grabbed Lina's chin, forcing her to lift her head and look at me. "Honey, you'd better explain to Crystal what just happened. Did you seduce that poor loser, or did he make a move on you? You'd better make it clear, or I'll be embarrassed, and I'll take it out on you."

Lina's face went pale with fear, and her whole body trembled uncontrollably.

It was clear she now realized Dorian wasn't as affectionate as he pretended to be.

In fact, he was downright dangerous. His gentle tone was laced with threats, and his grip on her chin was so tight it distorted her jaw and lips.

just touching up my makeup in the bathroom, and he

I threw myself

bold statement left

say she's pursuing that loser, and he turned her

number one beauty

some reverse psychology thing? However, if that guy could resist Crystal's charm, there's no way he'd go after Lina. Lina's pretty, but she doesn't quite

grateful toward Crystal. I hadn't expected her to go so far just to clarify things for me. She had lowered herself to

barely restrained rage. He lowered

into tears as she pleaded, "No, that's not it! I admit I'm not as beautiful as Crystal, but William likes me! He tried to harass

bomb, leaving everyone in shock.

and let

was too naive. Saying that only made Dorian hate her more. Instead of winning his sympathy, she would only make