Riches in Disguise novel Chapter 207

"Hey, you…"

Before I could say anything, Crystal grabbed my hand and dragged me upstairs.

I wanted to shake her off and explain everything to the crowd right then and there. However, doing so would utterly embarrass Crystal. Not only would I become the subject of their ridicule, but Crystal would also become a permanent laughingstock among them.

I couldn't do that to her.

It wasn't until we reached a room on the second floor and stepped inside that I pulled my hand away. Just as I opened my mouth to clear things up, Lily barged in, leading a group of people right behind her.

"Crystal, what are you saying? How could you possibly pick someone like him to be your boyfriend?"

"Exactly! Stop joking. We'll accept that this loser is your friend, but don't tell us he's your boyfriend just to spite us."

"You turned down Maximus, but you'd settle for this liar? I'd never believe it, not even if you paid me!"

On the other hand, Lily looked between Crystal and me with a smug expression.

I had a feeling that Lily was always overshadowed by Crystal. Even though they appeared to be friends, there was no denying that Lily must've felt sidelined most of the time.

With Crystal claiming a "loser" like me as her boyfriend, Lily probably thought Crystal's reputation among these trust fund kids would plummet. When that happened, Lily might finally feel like she was one step ahead.

Her delight was practically written all over her face.

Suddenly, one of the rich kids shouted, "I've figured it out!"

Everyone turned to him in surprise. "Oliver, what's going on?"

"Yeah, spill it! There's no way Crystal—the most famous heiress in the elite circle—would choose this loser as her boyfriend. I'd rather believe in ghosts!"