Riches in Disguise novel Chapter 69

"Let's not do this..."

I didn't mind her teasing, but when she leaned in closer and started getting a little too handsy, it made me uncomfortable.

She giggled and said, "Alright. I won't tease you anymore. I know boys your age like the innocent, flirty type. When you grow into a real man, you'll appreciate women like me. I believe that day isn't far off."

With that, she winked at me and asked me to drop her off on the sidewalk, waving goodbye as I left.

I liked her, but there wasn't that spark. I had to admit that since starting college, the only woman who had truly made my heart race was Lina. Unfortunately, she was unattainable.

Back at school, I stretched and took a quick nap. When dinner time rolled around, I noticed Benjamin and the others hadn't returned yet. I wondered where they had gone.

Feeling both curious and a little worried, I called Benjamin.

"William, we're having dinner with Charlotte and the others. Do you want to join us?"

Charlotte again. I chuckled to myself, "Not interested. You all go ahead."

Just as I was about to hang up, I heard Matthew's voice come through, "William, you have to come! We're at the bar right now. I really need to talk to you!"

"If you have something to say, just tell me now…"

"No way! You need to come! I'll be waiting for you!"

He hung up before I could respond. Matthew was too presumptuous.

The thought of facing Charlotte and her friends, who would surely mock me, made me hesitant to go. However, Matthew was waiting for me.