The Secretly Rich Man

Mila kept joking about how Gerard was her pretend-boyfriend, giving him the impression that she had never thought about going any further with him.

And yet, she was always throwing these little tantrums.

Basically, their relationship status was unclear.

Mila’s latest message to him: “I’m asking you a question. Why aren’t you replying? Have you been chatting with another girl these days?”

Girls are sensitive creatures, able to detect the slightest change in the wind.

Recently, Gerard’s behavior had become highly suspicious. Back then, he would always reply to her instantly. Nowadays, a full minute could pass without any answer.

It was a disconcerting situation for Mila.

Gerard didn’t want to lie to her. Anyway, there was no point.

Just chatting.” That was

just chatting, it’s not like I’d know. You’re an amazing guy. I already expected lots of pretty girls to be after you. The one you’re talking to must be quite the looker. What’s her name? Do

a week. As

Mila had been playing

like she didn’t see him

as a friend, even knowing that

in turn, had no ulterior designs for Queta. She was just a friend he got along with

angel with a beautiful heart? That’s really something! So the great

ignoring you! Anyway, aren’t you always calling me your fake boyfriend? And she’s not my girlfriend!”

sent him an

you, then: Your best friend? Your lil sis? Help me

message from Mila—especially that ‘lil

growing closer. He’d imagined that

the truth was that Mila had only seen him as a brother. It made sense, of course—although he had wealth, in terms of charisma, he

friends. I like her gentle nature and I admire her

shall simply have to meet her. You