Riches in Disguise

Charlotte did not expect her words to have such a huge impact. She quickly

waved her hand. "Everyone, please calm down. His girlfriend is missing. We don't know where or if she'll be found..."

But the more she explained, the more agitated her family became.

"If she's missing, it doesn't mean that they've broken up!"

"Exactly! Missing? He could be some kind of twisted murderer. Maybe his girlfriend is already dead, and now he's targeting Gabrielle!"

"Gabrielle, you didn't listen to our advice, and now look what you've ended up with! With such poor judgment, you shouldn't be making reckless decisions."

Good grief! They were calling me a psychopathic killer now. It seemed like they really thought little of me.noveldrama

I came here to relax for a day or two. Who would've thought my blood pressure was higher now instead of relaxing?

Gabrielle was so nervous that she couldn't even say a single word. Her face flushed bright red, completely flustered. Relying on her to speak up for me was more challenging than stacking water.

I would have to save myself.

"I do have a girlfriend, and yes, she is missing. That's the truth, but I'm not a psychopathic killer. I've already reported her missing to the police, who are investigating it.

"Even if, just for the sake of argument, I do have a problem, it's between me and Gabrielle. It's none of your business. Gabrielle's parents can care about her, but who the rest of you think you are? How much have you given her?

"Have you ever given her gifts, bought her a house or a car? Why should you interfere with her freedom?"

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After hearing what I said, Gabrielle seemed to be awakened. She immediately stood beside me and gathered her courage to speak. "What he said is exactly what wanted to say. Uncle Matias and Aunt Isla, I know you care about me, but if you care..."

"Just give her money." I smiled and said it straightforwardly.

"If you truly care about her, stop being stingy and give her some money. Instead of always pointing fingers at her, offer her some support. All you want to do is suck her dry like some shameless bloodsuckers."

The whole living room fell silent.

Even Charlotte turned pale, staring at me in shock, not daring to make a sound.

It seemed that these relatives of Gabrielle were usually so fierce with them that even a single word of rebuttal was too much. They were so terrified that hearing someone else speak left them stunned.

Gabrielle's parents and relatives looked utterly embarrassed but couldn't say a single word in rebuttal because everything I said was true. It was harsh, but it was the reality.

"Well, Gabrielle returning home is a good sign. Maybe she's thought things through. Let's not pressure her too much. And anyway, with her boyfriend speaking so rudely, we don't need to do anything.

"Gabrielle will get rid of him herself. She's just mad at us and brought home this oddball boyfriend to provoke us."

At this point, Isla rose to her feet. She smiled, trying to ease the tension. But no matter how much she tried to smooth things over, it wouldn't be at my expense.

I had already decided not to tolerate these people, so I didn't hesitate to fire back when I heard her trying to brush it off. "You're overestimating yourself. In Gabrielle's eyes, you're just a bloodsucking relative. Why would she be angry at you? Do you even deserve that?"

"Brat!"

Matias suddenly stood up, ready to make a move, but just then, a noise came

from the door. A second later, a young woman walked in, holding hands with her boyfriend.