Chapter 141

The dozen or so classmates who had shown up were astonished. Bethany had always appeared aloof in high school, but she had been unfailingly polite. If she borrowed a few tissues from the person sitting in front of her, she would always return the favor with a drink in the afternoon. However, some people interpreted her courtesy and kindness as a sign of weakness. The girls used to gossip about her constantly in private, but the things the boys said behind her back were even more vile. "She just acts high and mighty. If you paid her ten thousand dollars a month, she would be yours in a heartbeat!" Ricky had always feigned indifference toward Bethany, but he had asked her out after graduation. When she rejected him firmly, he felt incredibly humiliated. He convinced himself that she had made a huge mistake by passing up a wealthy heir like him. He was certain she would never find anyone better. The people targeting Bethany today were all part of Ricky's inner circle. They wondered