Riches in Disguise novel Chapter 105

Just as we were about to kiss, an abrupt ringtone pierced the air.

In fact, both our phones went off at the same time.

We froze for a moment before quickly sitting up straight and answering our calls.

It was Matthew calling me. His voice sounded unusually heavy as he asked, "William, where are you?"

"I'm by Unity Lake. What's up?" I replied.

"What do you mean, what's up?" he said, sounding exasperated. "Listen… Hurry up and get to the third-floor auditorium in Cedar Building. The department is holding a student meeting."

"Now?" I asked, glancing at the time. It was already after 9:00 pm. Why would they be having a meeting at this hour?

"Yes, right now," Matthew confirmed with a grave tone. "Something big happened in the department. I can't say much, but you should get mentally prepared."

Confusion clouded my thoughts. Could this have something to do with my high-profile donation earlier tonight? Did the teachers find out and decide to commend me publicly?

However, that didn't make sense. If they wanted to praise me, they wouldn't do it in a rush like this, especially not in a student meeting.

With some heavy doubt weighing on my mind, I headed to the meeting with Felicia.

When we arrived at the classroom, it was already full of people. Tom and two teachers I didn't recognize were standing at the podium.

Everyone was staring at me with strange expressions, making me feel uncomfortable.

Their gazes were filled with unspoken disgust and malice.

He paused for a moment before adding, "Therefore, before we identify this person, I hope he will step forward and admit his mistake, so he can have a chance at leniency."

His eyes scanned the room, before he declared dramatically, "This person is among you!"

As soon as he finished speaking, every gaze in the room turned toward me.

I immediately felt a cold shiver run through my body.

I had always been labeled a "poor loser", but tonight I donated 70 thousand dollars. Now, with a large sum of money stolen, I could understand why they might think it was me.

What I couldn't accept was the fact that Tom and the school had no evidence. How could they just jump to the conclusion that I was the thief?