Riches in Disguise

Matthew nodded eagerly. He said, "Yes, it's true! It's just ten dollars, with a 90% discount."

Tiffany happily said, "That's great! I'll transfer you the ten dollars later, William."

"It's okay. Benjamin will handle it. You just focus on your trip."

"Okay! Ben, take care of yourself. William, Liam, and Matthew, you all stay safe, too. I'll come back to visit you again!"

Her eyes were misty as she waved goodbye to us frantically.

It appeared that this young woman had grown attached to us. She even cried as she left.

I quickly reassured her, "Just focus on your studies. If you get into Welsington

University, you'll be with us every day."

"Okay. I'll work hard!"

I saw the spark of hope in her eyes. I really hoped she could make it here.

It wasn't until the train pulled out that I noticed Benjamin hadn't said a single word.

When I turned, I found him crying and wiping his nose with his sleeve.

I patted his shoulder. "Come on, buddy. Why are you so emotional? You guys have money now. If you miss home, you can always take leave and return, or wait for the summer break and go then."

Benjamin nodded, then looked up at me. "William, thank you."

I felt a bit guilty. "What are you thanking me for?"

"I know that Damian gave me a gift because you scared him. You hired so many extras. It must have cost you a lot, but you didn't tell me because you didn't want me to feel bad for being unable to repay you."

"It didn't cost much. I told you, many

of those extras were just workers from my relatives' construction sites. If really spent a lot of money, do you think I wouldn't have asked you to pay me back? I'm not@esus, and I'm definitely not a fool."

Benjamin, however, looked like he had something stuck in his throat.

Liam clenched his fists and shouted, "William, stop lying to us! We already know!"

"Huh?" I was stunned. "What do you guys know?"

Matthew sighed. "Did you take a part-time job at the bar?"

Suddenly, it all clicked for me.

It was no wonder they were all so emotional. They must have heard about my

part-time job at the bar from Isabelle and linked it to the extras I hired.noveldrama

But I knew that it was all a misunderstanding.

Benjamin wiped his tears and said, "I know. Ever since school started, no matter how people called you poor or how much you spent on your dates with Lina, you never took a part-time job.

"But now, you're doing a part-time job for me because you're broke. As your best

friend, I can't even help you. I'm useless!"

"It's not..."

I felt helpless and didn't know how to explain If I told them that I wasn't working, my excuse for lying to Isabelle and Charlotte would be exposed. If I admitted that I was, Benjamin would just feel worse.

After thinking for a while, I decided to develop a new story. "I'm not working at the

bar because I needed money. I'm doing it because I like the owner there!"

This left them stunned.

"The owner? You mean Lynn?"

I nodded.