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The Richest Heir CHAPTER 164
Caleb and Amanda locked eyes, a silent exchange fraught with tension passing between them, while Emily remained blissfully unaware, engrossed in her mobile device, scrolling without a care in the world. Suddenly, Emily's voice broke through the chaos, pulling Caleb's attention back to her. "Hey, why did you stop?" she asked, her tone laced with impatience. "I'm dying for a coffee after the night we had." Caleb's heart skipped a beat as he whipped his head in Emily's direction, a pang of dread coursing through him. Her innocent words, spoken so casually, felt like a spotlight illuminating the doubts swirling in Amanda's mind. He knew that her simple request would only serve to reinforce Amanda's misguided suspicions about the events of the previous night. With a sinking feeling, Caleb turned his gaze back to Amanda, only to find her shaking her head in disgust, her narrowed eyes boring into him with accusation. In that moment, he felt the weight of her judgment bearing do
The Richest Heir CHAPTER 165
"What do you want Amanda?" he asked, his tone cool and detached. "I'm late for class and I were just leaving with my friend," he emphasized, casting a meaningful glance at Emily. Amanda raised an eyebrow, her gaze shifting between Caleb and Emily before settling back on Caleb. "Friend," she replied with disgust. Amanda's words sliced through the tension, each syllable laden with disappointment and frustration. Amanda's sneer cut through the air like a blade as she looked between Caleb and Emily. "I didn't think you were the type, Caleb, to get a hotel room with a woman," she remarked, her tone dripping with disdain. Caleb's jaw clenched, his fists tightening at his sides as anger flared within him. "Watch your words, Amanda," he warned, his voice low and steely, a barely restrained edge of anger seeping through his words. Amanda's lips curled into a sneer as she responded, "Watch my words? Why? Can't handle the truth?" Her tone dripped with sarcasm, a challenge
The Richest Heir CHAPTER 166
Emily's fury surged as she pointed a trembling finger at Amanda. "Didn't I warn you to mind your tongue?" Emily hissed, her voice dripping with barely contained fury. "Caleb and I are simply friends, in case you need a reminder. We don't have that kind of relationship!" she continued, her tone firm and unwavering. "And frankly, it's none of your concern." Her words were like a shield, deflecting Amanda's accusations with a steely resolve. Her words hung in the air, charged with righteous indignation, as she stood her ground, refusing to let Amanda's accusations go unchallenged. Amanda's chuckle cut through the tension like a knife, her eyes narrowing as she fixed a glare on Emily. "Not that kind of relationship, huh?" she taunted, her tone dripping with sarcasm. "Both of you coming out of the elevator, shoes in hand," she continued, nodding towards Emily's heels that she carried in her hands, "it's really obvious what the both of you were up to last night." Emily's cheek
The Richest Heir CHAPTER 167
Emily's mind raced as she connected the dots. Could Amanda be the sister of the woman she had seen arriving in a luxurious Mercedes Benz at their apartment building? The same woman Caleb had dinner with at the Royal Palm Restaurant? At first, Emily had entertained the thought that Caleb might be financially supported by a wealthy woman after seeing him with the woman in the Mercedes Benz. However, Amanda's words only served to solidify her suspicions, making her believe that her initial guess could indeed be true. The pieces of the puzzle seemed to fit together seamlessly, leaving Emily with a sinking feeling that her speculation was more accurate than she had initially realized. Caleb really was supported by a woman. Caleb straightened his shoulders, his patience wearing thin as he locked eyes with Amanda. The weight of her accusations and insinuations bore down on him, but he refused to let them break his resolve. "What's it to you?" he demanded, his voice cold and firm
The Richest Heir CHAPTER 168
Emily watched as Amanda disappeared from view, her departure leaving behind a palpable tension in the air. Her gaze then settled on Caleb, who stood nearby, his eyes unfocused, lost in his own thoughts. Licking her lips nervously, Emily took a deep breath and called out to him, "Caleb?" But there was no response. Caleb remained unresponsive, his gaze fixed on some distant point, lost in the labyrinth of his own mind. Concern etched across her features, Emily tentatively approached him, her hand trembling slightly as she reached out to place it on his shoulder. With a gentle shake, she tried to draw him back to the present, hoping to break through the barrier of his mind. Feeling Emily's hand on his shoulder, Caleb slowly turned to look at her, his expression blank as he waited for her to speak. "What?" he prompted, his voice tinged with a hint of confusion. Emily hesitated, her gaze drifting away for a moment as she struggled to find the right words. "Caleb," she began
The Richest Heir CHAPTER 169
Unbelievable. You really are unbelievable." Caleb looked at her, a mixture of confusion and hurt clouding his features. He couldn't understand why she was suddenly so angry with him, and it weighed heavily on his mind as he searched for an explanation in her eyes. But Emily's gaze remained guarded, her emotions masked behind a veil of frustration and disappointment. "I know you've always had feelings for me," Emily began, her voice tinged with regret. "And I've said some truly awful things to you when I was with William. I could tell you were jealous, and I'm sorry for that. Despite everything, I've always had a good impression of you. Even though you're just an ordinary guy, and not wealthy, I've always seen you as a good person. You've been kind and supportive to me. If you had confessed your feelings, I might have even considered your proposal." She paused, her words hanging in the air before she continued, her tone turning colder. "But after finding out today that you'
The Richest Heir CHAPTER 170
As Caleb rode in the taxi to the college, he stared out of the window, his mind swirling with thoughts. The events of the day had left him feeling bewildered and disheartened. The accusation from Emily, believing he was aome sort of gigolo, and the looming possibility of Amanda spreading rumors had cast a shadow over him. He couldn't help but wonder how his life had taken such a sudden turn. On one hand, Emily's sudden mistrust had shaken him to the core. How could she so easily believe such baseless accusations? On the other hand, he dreaded the thought of facing Sophia. If Amanda were to relay her misconstrued version of events to Sophia, how would she react? Would she doubt him too? Despite knowing that nothing untoward had happened, the mere thought of Amanda's insinuations staining his reputation filled him with anxiety. Caleb couldn't shake off the feeling of impending doom as the taxi rolled on towards the college, each passing moment adding to his apprehension. As C
The Richest Heir CHAPTER 171
It hit him like a ton of bricks: they suspected him of being the culprit. The recent windfall from his lottery win had put him under a spotlight, casting doubt on his innocence. Caleb's eyes darted between his friends, a mix of irritation and hurt in his gaze as he disregarded the stares from the rest of the group. Focusing on Tommy and Jake, he analyzed their faces closely."Did you bring up the lottery earlier because you believed I might have been involved in the theft?" he inquired with a tinge of bitterness, his disappointment palpable in his voice.Caleb was struck by a wave of pain that cut deep into his heart. It was disheartening to see others hold such a low opinion of him, but what hurt the most was that his closest friends would accuse him of such a thing. Tommy's eyes widened in surprise, clearly taken aback by the accusation."Oh no, Caleb, that's not what we meant at all," Tommy quickly interjected, his voice filled with genuine concern."I wasn't doubting you, I was s