Riches in Disguise novel Chapter 241

Crystal and her best friend froze for a moment. Then, Crystal jumped up excitedly. "Really? Thank you, William!"

Her best friend, however, crossed her arms, looking displeased. "What's with that tone? It's like we're begging you to come along. Do you even realize how many people would dream of being invited to an event with Crystal?"

"What happens between me and her has nothing to do with you, does it?"

I didn't like her best friend much.

I didn't care if she looked down on me, but she always made snide remarks right to my face. Did she really think that I wouldn't respond?

"What did you just say?" she snapped, clearly furious.

I had barely said a word, yet she was already angry. I couldn't imagine how she would react if I returned the favor and belittled her as she did me. She would probably blow a fuse on the spot.

Crystal hurried to mediate when she sensed the tension between us. "Come on. You're both my good friends, and you're both just looking out for me. Let's not argue. William, I'll pick you up later, okay? Could you maybe wear something nicer? If you have nothing suitable, I can take you shopping."

"No need. I've got it covered."

I knew how to dress for an event like this.

After that, I headed back to the dorm. I wouldn't have minded chatting longer if it were just Crystal, but her best friend watched me like a hawk, ready to pounce on any mistake. I decided to leave before things became more unpleasant.

When she came to pick me up the next day, she was visibly surprised to see me in a high-end, casual designer outfit. She seemed to want to say something but ultimately held back. Instead, she simply gestured for me to get in the car.

"Suits?" I was stunned. In the White family, anyone who showed up in a suit to a family gathering would definitely be mocked. Could the customs between families be this different?

Feeling unsure, I quickly messaged my family's stylist for advice.

The reply came quickly. "Mr. White, there can indeed be significant differences between families. The White family values close-knit relationships, so gatherings feel more like warm reunions.

"However, many prominent families host gatherings primarily for business reasons, maintaining connections out of necessity. These events often revolve around business deals, not personal connections. I suspect that the gathering you're attending resembles the latter."

So that was how it was.

I smacked my forehead. If I had known about this earlier, I would have just followed Crystal's advice instead of assuming I knew better.