Riches in Disguise

Chapter 240

Benjamin and Liam continued to make their case.

"Yeah! Crystal is a literal goddess. She requested you to be her boyfriend. You must've saved the universe in a past life to deserve this blessing. How dare you reject her proposal?"

"Call her and tell her that you're willing to do it. She even made you desserts and begged you for your help. Are you even a man?"

"Why would this be a blessing? Can't I have personal matters to attend to? Does she have to be the center of my universe?" I asked.

"No, William. Crystal has stayed by your side for so long and treated you so well. She's never asked you for anything until now. She's just asking you to be her pretend boyfriend. You'd just have to be there to grab a bite and greet her grandma. That's it. Why wouldn't you agree?"

"Yeah. If Crystal could allow me to take up this job, I would do so in a heartbeat. She wouldn't even need to ask me! I'd be her knight in shining armor!"

I reflected on their words. Indeed, Crystal had been treating me very well recently.

She bought me food and drinks. Crystal even accompanied me no matter where I went.

I told her I didn't need her company, it still felt comforting to have someone there when I was

done

I'll help her this one time as a repayment for her support. After this, we won't be indebted to each other

I was about to

and thank her for the desserts." Benjamin and Liam glared at me as though they were minions sent by Crystal. Their loyalty to her was

saw Crystal, she was speaking

Crystal. It's been many days. Haven't you seen through him? He's just leading you on. His ego gets a boost every time you treat him well. A stranger might think that he was the heir of a wealthy family. He's just a broke loser who thinks too highly

has nothing to do with him. I was the one who wanted to follow

get together, but when I see how you suck up to him while he pretends to be unfazed, I

was brave. How dare

likes me or not. I can't force him to be nice to him just because I've a

"No!"

She sighed.