Riches in Disguise

Chapter 235

I had to hand it to her. How could a woman cling to me so shamelessly? Did she have no self-respect?

Wasn't she once voted "the richest beauty" somewhere? Why was she so insistent on pursuing me?

I had thrown unkind words her way and done everything I could to make her feel unwelcome. Yet, nothing seemed to deter her. I was the one who felt exhausted.

"Do whatever you want."

I couldn't be bothered to give her the time of day. I would only do what I needed

to.

She trailed behind me, beaming as if she'd won some kind of victory.

When I entered the library and found the book, I tried to tune everything else out, focusing entirely on my research into the family. Crystal sat beside me, silent, pretending to read.

If it weren't for the way her eyes slid toward me every time I moved, I might have thought she was genuinely interested in the book in her hands. Even though she sat quietly, her natural beauty drew the attention of others in the library. Many sneaked glances at her, which made me feel uncomfortable.

about the family, I left the library. As

joke, "Have

idea," she replied with a

it makes you happy, I

was calling to tell me that Roxanne wanted

to meet-it was probably to beg for mercy, hoping I'd pull some strings to

thought lingered-what if she knew something about Felicia? Reluctantly,

saw Roxanne, she looked entirely different. Her once carefully styled hair was now cropped short, and

and vanity she displayed at the company. Her face

hard to

couldn't be the star of the show, she could have been a luxury brand ambassador, a minor celebrity living a comfortable life. If she had played her cards right, she could've flirted her way into a wealthy

be wasted behind bars. By the time she was released, she'd be middle-aged. Finding a man who wanted her would be nothing short of a

"William..."

Roxanne saw me, tears streamed down her

that whatever I

I won't forgive you. However, if you know anything about Felicia that could help me find her, I might consider being a little