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.

uncover any useful clues about the family, I left the library. As expected, Crystal

help but joke, "Have you

bad idea," she replied with a

it makes you

to tell me that Roxanne wanted

probably to beg for mercy, hoping I'd pull some

she knew something about Felicia? Reluctantly, I decided to

looked entirely different. Her once carefully styled hair was

was the pride and vanity she displayed at the company. Her face looked

hard to

future. Even if she 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 marriage, buried under gifts and enjoying a life

best years would be wasted behind bars. By the time she was released, she'd be

"William..."

moment Roxanne saw me, tears streamed

that whatever I say now

replied, "In that case, you don't have to say anything. No matter how much you beg, I won't forgive you. However, if you