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.

any useful clues about the family, I left the

joke, "Have you become

a bad idea," she replied

long as it makes you

phone buzzed. Victor was calling to tell me that Roxanne wanted to

mercy, hoping

she knew something about Felicia? Reluctantly, I decided to visit

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

vanity she displayed at the company. Her face looked haggard and weary. It was clear she hadn't been

wasn't hard

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

was released, she'd be middle-aged. Finding

"William..."

saw me, tears streamed down

know that whatever I say

much you beg, I won't forgive you. However, if you know anything about Felicia that could help me find her, I might