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.

I couldn't imagine how she would react if I returned the favor and

to mediate when she sensed 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

I've

to dress for an

have minded chatting longer if it were just Crystal, but her best friend watched me like a hawk, ready to pounce on any mistake. I decided to leave before

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

reaction was so obvious that I couldn't

but ask, "Is there something wrong with the way I'm

paired with jewelry wasn't unusual, her dress was more

three heirs, I was always treated like

my experience, family gatherings were typically casual and focused on comfort. That was

thought I had nailed it. But now, I realize

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