Riches in Disguise novel Chapter 248

The Morgan family had long been under Lexie's leadership. With more women than men, she had always intended for the next head of the family to be a woman.

As such, she emphasized educating them and grooming them to take over the family legacy.

What she feared most was a woman prioritizing a man over the family, handing over the family business to an outsider, and cutting off the Morgan lineage.

Anna's earlier remarks had hit a nerve.

Lexie immediately turned her sharp gaze to Emma. "What is wrong with you? Crystal brought a boyfriend like this to the family gathering, and you didn't stop her? Are you trying to drive me to my grave?"

Emma trembled with fear, unable to find the words to explain herself.

She hadn't even known that Crystal planned to bring someone like me to the gathering. She did not have an explanation, so she could only hang her head and brace for the storm.

Lexie's fury only grew. "Do you think playing dumb will help you? After this gathering, I'll need to see you you and Crystal. We need to have a serious talk!"

With that, she stormed off, not sparing Crystal a single glance.

Celia smiled slyly as she sized me up. "So, your name is William White, huh? Why do you look so weak? Your face is pale, and those dark circles under your eyes… Have you been partying every night? Or could it be that you and Crystal have been busy with… other things?

"Well, I wouldn't be surprised. A poor guy finally snags a rich girl. Of course, he'll indulge himself wherever he can."

The crowd's attention shifted to me as they scrutinized my appearance.

I'd been overwhelmed lately dealing with Felicia's disappearance. Sleepless nights and constant stress have taken their toll. It was no wonder that I look pale, exhausted, and shadowed with dark circles under my eyes.

But they didn't know that. Instead, they jumped to the worst conclusions, leaving both Crystal and me in an awkward spot.

Just then, Pablo stepped forward and broke the tension. "Alright. Enough of that. Young love is about mutual affection, isn't it? What's the point of arguing? Let's all take a seat and talk about something else."