Riches in Disguise novel Chapter 216

"Crystal, don't joke around," one of them said. "What could Lina possibly want from that poor loser?"

"Yeah, why would Lina flirt with that loser? This is just laughable!" another added.

Dorian's face twisted into an amused smirk. He then grabbed Lina's chin, forcing her to lift her head and look at me. "Honey, you'd better explain to Crystal what just happened. Did you seduce that poor loser, or did he make a move on you? You'd better make it clear, or I'll be embarrassed, and I'll take it out on you."

Lina's face went pale with fear, and her whole body trembled uncontrollably.

It was clear she now realized Dorian wasn't as affectionate as he pretended to be. In fact, he was downright dangerous. His gentle tone was laced with threats, and his grip on her chin was so tight it distorted her jaw and lips.

Lina stammered, "It was him. He a-assaulted me. I was just touching up my makeup in the bathroom, and he s-suddenly came over, said I looked pr-pretty, and—"

"That's bullshit!" Crystal interrupted. "I'll tell you the truth. William isn't my boyfriend because he hasn't agreed yet. I'm the one pursuing him! Even though I threw myself at him, he still won't accept me. Do you really think someone like him would be interested in someone like you? Stop flattering yourself!"

Her bold statement left the crowd stunned.

"What the hell? Did Crystal just say she's pursuing that loser, and he turned her down?"

"No way! Crystal's the number one beauty among heiresses!"

"Maybe it's some reverse psychology thing? However, if that guy could resist Crystal's charm, there's no way he'd go after Lina. Lina's pretty, but she doesn't quite match up to Crystal."

I didn't bother lying. "Yes, we used to date, but we broke up months ago. I've long since lost interest in her."

Crystal shook her head. A hint of hurt flickered in her gaze as she asked, "Why were you in the bathroom looking for her?"

I answered honestly, "I went to talk to her because I think she and Dorian are a bad match. I wanted to convince her to break up with him."

Lina shot me a deep look and silently lowered her head.

Dorian's face darkened even more. "She's not right for me, but do you really think she's right for a loser like you? Crystal, did you hear that? If he wasn't still hung up on my girlfriend, why would he come here and interfere in my business? I'm going to teach him a lesson. Are you still going to stop me?"