She Became Rich After Divorce by Georgina Lane

Chapter 260: Poverty is the Root of All Evil

Kate had previously resorted to physical aggression, like when she had beaten up Timothy, letting out her frustration. Now, she decided to try a psychological attack.

She took a step closer, standing directly in front of Timothy. She tilted her head, her gaze innocent and pure, resembling a young deer in the forest.

“I’ve often seen you eating instant noodles in the cafeteria. Is that because you spent your money on buying chocolates?”

Initially, she admired Timothy for being able to maintain his modest lifestyle when he was around rich kids. While others indulged in lavish meals, he remained focused on his plain food. But her admiration turned to disbelief when she learned that he was doing this to impress Peyton, who was pursuing the same girl in their class.

“You, coming from a modest background, why are you competing with a wealthy elite? And on top of that, using the most foolish method – starvation. Do you think Peyton cares about a few thousand bucks more or less?”

Timothy nodded honestly, knowing that his actions in the cafeteria were a source of shame. The embarrassment he felt whenever his name appeared on the list of sponsored students was palpable. He was aware that among the few students on the list, they were the only ones who had been specially admitted to the school, making it all too obvious.

Many students in the class secretly laughed at him, calling him “poor” behind his back. They believed that his dream was nothing more than an attempt to blend into the world of the wealthy and profit from it, without understanding the vast difference in circumstances.

“You’re right,” he admitted.

He didn’t deny that the chocolates was used to please Peyton.

us, it’s only the equivalent of

a stark reminder of the ridicule that Timothy had endured from his

no different from those rich kids – selfish, vulgar, and fond

bloodshot eyes, he stared at Kate, his voice hoarse. “What do you want to say? If you want

circumstances, and that’s why you’re so close

“Yes,” he replied.

his meal budget to buy her chocolate.

not have a chance with the other rich kids. But Graeme was different. They were cousins, and she was temporarily living with the Mathews family. It’s like taking advantage of the

remove the “poor” label from herself as soon as possible, Peyton had already forgotten the fact that they shared a quarter of

was quite normal for cousins to marry each other, and large families didn’t mind intermarrying to strengthen their

relative who had come to stay, with an indifferent

more Peyton wanted to break into that circle, relying on her cousin Graeme, who

right to reject them. Kate’s words are actually something Timothy knew deep down inside himself but he refused to face his own poverty or incompetence; he maintained an air of

She’s just afraid

want to laugh upon hearing these words – if Peyton were really someone full of integrity, then she shouldn’t be fawning over Graeme in any case! After all they were juniors in college; finding an internship job outside should be enough

like that deserve nothing but poverty throughout their

How will you ever afford limited edition

a few hundred thousand dollars, he could build a decent house back in his rural hometown. But to

you know that for Graeme, buying this bag is like buying one piece of clothing? Why do you think Peyton would give up her