Chapter 211

"Loser? Honey, who are you calling a loser?" Lina asked curiously, turning to look at Dorian. Dorian raised a hand and pointed directly at me. "That's him! That's Crystal's new boyfriend—a complete loser who's all talk and no substance!" Her expression shifted dramatically. Her eyes widened as if she had seen a ghost, and her face turned an array of colors, showing just how rattled she was. She was probably embarrassed that I recognized her so quickly. She might have also been worried I'd expose her past or simply angry that I was here in the first place. I could see right through her thoughts. As they continued mocking me, I stayed calm and unaffected. If I let their words get to me, all the self-control I had been building up would be wasted. Instead of getting nervous, I crossed my legs and stared back at them. "So what if I'm a loser? I haven't eaten your food or driven your cars. I'm not even close to you. Why should you care about me?" Oliver burst into laughter. "This kid