The Beggar Is A Billionaire のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 1 - チャプター 10

The large Laurel mansion was completely quiet. In the past, this big house was always full of happy sounds, bright laughter, and joyful life. It used to be a place where friends and family gathered to share good food and great stories. But all of that beautiful energy disappeared after Katrina, the mother of Cassandra Klaire Laurel, passed away. Ever since that sad day, the massive house felt more like a cold grave where old memories were buried deep in the ground. The rooms felt too big, the hallways felt too long, and the silence was often too loud for a young girl to bear. Cass stood quietly by her bedroom window. She pressed her forehead against the cool glass and looked down at the beautiful garden below. That garden used to be her absolute favorite place in the whole world. She remembered the many warm afternoons she spent there with her mother. They would hold the green water hose together, water the bright red roses and yellow sunflowers, laugh at small jokes, and talk

When they arrived at the city hall, Cass felt like she was trapped in a bad dream. Her mind was completely blank as she stared down at the paperwork in front of her. Her hand shook slightly as she signed her name on the dotted line of the marriage certificate. Right beside her stood Liam. He looked completely bored, acting as if the piece of paper changing their entire lives did not matter to him at all.The clerk stamped the documents, making everything official. The moment their marriage was approved, a massive, satisfied smile spread across Loreen's face. It was the exact look of a person who had finally achieved a wicked goal she had been planning for a very long time.Loreen turned around and threw her arms around Cass, giving her a tight, fake hug. She leaned close to the girl's ear and whispered, "Good luck, Cass. I truly hope you enjoy your brand new life, because I am going to be so happy with my new life without you ruining my house."Cass clenched her fists so tightly that

Desperate for a distraction, Cass abruptly stood up, making the rickety wooden chair screech loudly against the floor planks. She needed to keep her hands busy. If she sat there doing nothing, she would end up staring at the expensive watch on Liam's wrist again, overthinking her tragic fate until she completely lost her mind. She gathered their empty bowls, the greasy forks, and the small aluminum pot they used to cook dinner."Wait, don't wash those," Liam said suddenly. His voice cut through the quiet room, casual and sharp.Cass froze, the plastic bowls clutched tightly against her chest. She slowly turned around, her perfectly shaped eyebrows snapping together as she shot him an icy glare. "Why? What are you going to do with them? Throw them away?" she spat back sarcastically. "Or maybe you plan to parade them in the middle of the living room as a decoration?"Liam shook his head slowly, letting out a heavy, exhausted sigh as if dealing with her was the most tiring part of his da

Cass stood against the old wall of the apartment building, crossing her arms tightly. The afternoon sun was hot, but she could not take her eyes off Liam. He was crouching in the dirt yard, busy fixing a rusty old bicycle. It had been a few weeks since they started living under the same roof. Not a single day went by without them fighting over something stupid.But right now, Cass was not thinking about their small room. She was thinking about what happened just ten minutes ago.Right after washing the dishes, Liam suddenly changed his clothes. He put on a clean, sharp black tuxedo. He looked like a rich businessman heading to a big meeting. The suit fitted his broad shoulders perfectly. It made him look incredibly handsome. It made no sense for someone living in this poor area. Cass was completely shocked when she saw him. The moment he stepped outside, she quickly followed him."Hey," Cass called out, walking closer to him. "Are you just going to ignore me?"Liam did not look up. He

While waiting in the long line outside the main room, Cass could not sit still. Her hands were sweating, and she kept shifting her weight from one foot to the other. The hallway was packed with hopeful contestants, and the sight only made her nerves worse. There were so many beautiful girls auditioning alongside her today. They were tall, elegant, and perfectly put together. All of them looked like they were completely used to this kind of high-pressure scene. They laughed together, shared makeup tips, and posed naturally for random photos.It was totally different for Cass. She stood entirely alone, clutching her small purse like a shield. This was her very first time trying out for the competitive fashion world, even though she had wanted to enter the industry for a very long time. Back at her father's mansion, she used to practice her runway walk in front of a mirror for hours, dreaming of the day she would finally shine. But practicing in a bedroom was nothing compared to standing