Riches in Disguise novel Chapter 140

"The bar's always been doing well. Why is it closing down all of a sudden?" I asked.

"Who knows? Just come, and you'll find out," Matthew replied.

Curious, I hailed a cab and headed over. When I arrived, Matthew and the others were already enjoying their drinks. This time, however, the women didn't tease me like usual. Instead, the mood seemed much more somber. I didn't know if it was because Lina and Charlotte hadn't been acting up much, my improved image, or because the bar was closing down.

A glance around the room confirmed that there was a sign posted about the bar being transferred.

I plopped myself down next to Matthew and asked in a low voice, "What's going on? I thought the bar was doing fine."

It wasn't nighttime yet, but the place was already filling out.

Matthew whispered, "I heard that the owner is the mistress of someone from Arnoult Group, the one who came for Charlotte last time.

"I heard he failed to put his hands on her. So, he took his frustration out on the bar owner and is forcing her to shut it down."

"I see."

It seemed like the bar owner was an innocent bystander in this situation.

I scanned the place again. This bar had an excellent location and a steady stream of customers. If I could take it over, I'd be raking in cash effortlessly. I was instantly drawn to this idea.

"I need to use the restroom," I said, excusing myself.

I approached a staff member and asked, "May I know where the owner's office is?"

"Right over there."

"Thanks."

"You had better have a good explanation for this, or you're not going to leave here in one piece!"

Finally, I could turn around. My ear was throbbing in pain, but I didn't dare pull away.

"I swear I'm not a pervert. I saw the transfer notice outside and just wanted to ask about it," I explained earnestly.

"About what? You're looking for a part-time job?"

"Part-time?"

No, I was there to buy the bar. However, my gut told me that saying that now would be just absurd, especially as a mere student. So, I nodded. "Yeah. I was hoping to get a part-time job. I didn't expect you to transfer the bar to someone else."

"Just because the bar's being transferred doesn't mean you can't work here. Are you a university student? Show me your student ID."