Chapter 3

I wasn't surprised at all.

Some people are just greedy to their very core.

Even when she didn't need anything, she would still steal from us.

How could someone like her resist spending a free million dollars?

"I talked to my mom. It turns out the money is an inheritance from a distant, wealthy aunt who had no kids, so she left it all to me," Serena announced proudly.

"Also, this is my personal business. You guys know about it, but don't go spreading it around campus!"

I bit my lip to keep from laughing and pretended to be amazed. "Oh my god, Serena, I had no idea you had such rich relatives! Don't forget about us when you're super famous and rich!"

Serena waved her hand dismissively. "Chloe, I know I used some of your skincare stuff before. I'll buy you a brand-new bottle of La Mer later. Don't worry about it."

"Really? Serena, you're the best!"

Over the next few days, Serena became completely insufferable.

She used to steal our things secretly, but now she did it right in front of our faces.

Whenever someone got annoyed and called her out, she would literally pull up her bank app and flash her balance.

"I'm literally a millionaire. Why would I need to steal your cheap stuff? I'm just too lazy to go to the store. Relax, I'll buy you guys new ones when I'm done."

But despite her big talk, she never bought us a single thing. We had to restock our own daily essentials.

Meanwhile, she bought endless designer clothes and bags.

The hallway was piled high with her Amazon and Sephora boxes. In the end, it was Lily who had to throw them away.

Having money didn't cure her habit of taking advantage of people; it just made her feel entitled to treat us like her maids.

Mia finally snapped.

"Serena! If you don't clean up your disgusting trash right now, I'm going to the Resident Director and filing a formal complaint to have you evicted!"

"On what grounds? Do you own this university? You can't make me leave!"

Living in the dorms was way cheaper than renting an apartment off-campus. I knew Serena would never spend her own money on rent.

"On the grounds that you're violating basic dorm policies!" Mia marched to the bathroom, grabbed a plunger, and looked like she was about to smash it over Serena’s head.

Serena shrieked and turned to Lily. "Lily! You're the suite captain! Aren't you going to control Mia? How are you even running this place?!"

Lily just watched coldly, completely ignoring her.

Serena glared at us. "You guys are bullying me! You're ganging up on me! Just wait, Hunter is going to make you all pay!"

"Hunter Stone?"

I knew that name. He was the campus bad boy—a trashy, skinny street punk who skipped classes and hung out with local gang members.

He walked around acting like he was the main character of an action movie.

I didn't expect Serena to be hooking up with him.

If she actually got Hunter to come after us, it would be a real headache.

I quickly stepped in to defuse the situation. "Okay, guys, let's calm down. We're roommates, a little friction is normal. Let's just talk it out."

I said a few sweet words, and Serena immediately perked up, tossing her head back proudly.

"At least Chloe has some common sense. Don't worry, Chloe, I'll make sure Hunter protects you."

"Please, just don't make me vomit," I thought.

I cursed Serena a thousand times in my head, but kept a bright smile on my face.

And just like that, the argument ended.

For the next few days, Serena was busy with god-knows-what. She didn't even come back to the dorm at night, which gave us some much-needed peace.

Until one afternoon, when she suddenly burst into the room.

Her face was pale and distorted with rage. She grabbed my shoulders and shook me violently.

"Why does the Resident Director know about the money?! Did you snitch on me?!"