Chapter 349
| never really liked the Porsche. | had bought it to help Crystal preserve her
reputation and get back at Joshua. Once the purpose was more or less served, the car lost value to me.
Giving it to her directly felt a bit too much.
After all, | didn't have such a deep relationship with her, so | left it at her place for now. As for the damage, the
repair cost was only a few hundred thousand, and the dealership would cover it, so | didn't need to worry.
She looked at me, speechless for a long time.
Then | suddenly realized that she probably likedfrom the start, and now, with everything | had done for her, |
might have made things worse. She might fall even harder for me.
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"Crystal, —"
"Shh."
Just as | was about to speak, she raised her hand to cover my mouth, offering a sad smile.
"I know what you're going to say. Actually, | figured it out during the family gathering that day. You're not the
loser | thought you were. In fact, your background might even be more impressive than mine.
"You never likedin the first place. You probably look down oneven more with your background. So, I've
stopped dreaming about being your girlfriend."
| wondered what led her to say that. That wasn't why | didn't like her. Her background had nothing to do with it.
Crystal lowered her head, looking dejected. "I chere today to tell you that I'll do whatever it takes to fix your
car, and | won't bother you anymore. But you've been so good to me, William. | don't want to leave you. If you
don't mind, can we still be friends?"
I sighed. "It's fine. But if you like me, staying around as just a friend might be difficult."
| would always miss Felicia and hadn't given up on finding her. When | would find her, | would be with her.
If Crystal were truly my friend, she would understand and support me. But she loved me, so how could she
accept that calmly?
To my surprise, she smiled nonchalantly. "I don't mind at all. I'd be happy just being around you, toz see and talk
to you more often. | neverexpected to be your one and only, not even back then. So it's fine."
Since she had said that, what else could | do? | was a man, after all. There was no reason to hesitate.
"Well, then. It's nice to meet you, friend. My nis William White."
| extended my hand, my smile friendly. She immediately smiled back and shook my hand firmly. "Nice to meet
you, friend!"
That was how our relationship was completely resolved. From then on, we would only be friends.
The next morning, before my class ended, | received a call from Mason. He had a lot on his plate lately, so if he
was calling me, it was probably something urgent. I had no choice but to get up and sneak out the classroom's
back door to take the call.
But just as | stepped outside, | heard Roger mockingfrom the front of the class.
"Answering a call during class!
Would you dare to do that in high
school? Would you dare to do that during a meeting with your boss once you start working? So why is it okay to
do it in college? It's nothing but bad habits from being spoiled!"
| gripped my phone tightly, ignoring him.
Ever since the truth about Joshua's donation cout, Tom's attitude toward me
improved significantly.