Riches in Disguise

Chapter 241

Crystal and her best friend froze for a moment. Then, Crystal jumped up excitedly. "Really? Thank you, William!"

Her best friend, however, crossed her arms, looking displeased. "What's with that tone? It's like we're begging you to come along. Do you even realize how many people would dream of being invited to an event with Crystal?"

"What happens between me and her has nothing to do with you, does it?"

I didn't like her best friend much.

I didn't care if she looked down on me, but she always made snide remarks right

to my face. Did she really think that I wouldn't respond?

"What did you just say?" she snapped, clearly furious.

word, yet she was already angry. I couldn't imagine how she would react if I returned the favor and belittled her as she did me. She

the tension between us. "Come on. You're both my good friends, and you're both just looking out for me. Let's not argue. William, I'll pick you up later, okay? Could you maybe wear something

I've

dress for an event like

if it were just Crystal, but her best friend watched me like a hawk, ready to

the next day, she was visibly surprised to see me in a high-end, casual designer outfit. She seemed to want to say something

was so obvious that I couldn't ignore

couldn't help but ask, "Is there something wrong with

was dressed very formally. While a gown paired with jewelry wasn't unusual, her dress was more of a

often held gatherings, and as one of only three heirs, I

and focused on comfort. That was why

nailed it. But now, I realize that I might have gotten it