After the Rich Young Master Framed Me, I Rose Up

Jack Hayes, with my cash backing him, became the school's golden boy and the main crush for many.

So when he framed me for harassing a classmate, nobody at school doubted it was his scheme.

My dad hustled to clear my name but ended up being accused of bribery by Jack, which led our company to bankruptcy and a hostile takeover.

The ordeal broke my dad, and he died from a heart attack.

Holding his urn, I got hit by a car while walking down the street.

Jack, meanwhile, turned into a celebrated crusader and married into wealth, reaching the pinnacle of success.

When I opened my eyes again, I found myself back during my freshman year.

Watching Jack host a swanky dinner at a five-star joint, I decided right then to cut him off financially.

This time, I was eager to see how long he could play this game.

***

"Jack's picking up the tab tonight, folks! Order whatever you like, no holding back!"

"He's the man! This place costs a small fortune. I can't believe we're eating here all thanks to him."

Jack was all smiles, lapping up the praise from our classmates.

Spotting me just standing there, he nudged me irritably. "Chris, what's the holdup? I'm covering tonight, so send over this month's cash, will you?"

It hit me then that I'd been given a second life.

Here he was hosting, with me footing the bill—all for a taste of fame. What a racket.

Jack seemed to forget he was once just a charity case from my family.

Looking back, it's crazy how I played right into his hands last time, becoming his personal ATM until my family hit rock bottom.

Recalling my previous life, I scoffed and dialed the butler. "Cut off all funds to Jack Hayes starting now."

"And hold off on this month's payment too!"