Chapter 2

My family is well-off, and my friends always tease me, calling me an "heiress."

It's not entirely a joke, though.

After all, I have the backing of a century-old, top-tier prominent family.

So when I stood at the door, seeing a dorm room smaller than my own bathroom back home, meant to house four people, my head was spinning.

I only stepped inside after a bodyguard had made my bed. My three roommates were standing by, openly scrutinizing me.

Their faces showed undisguised exasperation.

I glanced at the line of bodyguards by the dorm door and the mountain of luggage taking up half the room.

Okay, maybe it was a bit much.

I sat on my freshly made bed and smiled as I greeted my new roommates.

"Hi everyone, I'm Evelyn Reed. I'm from a prominent family in Los Angeles. We'll be roommates for the next four years."

"I've never lived in a dorm before, so I have a few requests."

"First, the dorm AC should be set to 77°F all day. I'll cover the electricity."

"Second, I'm a light sleeper, so no noise in the dorm after eleven o'clock."

The three of them looked awkward, their gaze screaming "high-maintenance."

I waved my hand, and a bodyguard brought in three large boxes.

"These are gifts from Miss Reed for everyone."

The three girls opened the boxes and stared blankly for a long moment.

Full skincare sets, Apple laptops, Chanel handbags.

My demands were quite specific, so it was only right to prepare some gifts for them.

It's also a standard move in my circles.

What money can buy is often far more cost-effective than owing someone a favor.

"I don't mean anything by saying all this, just want to be clear upfront to avoid any misunderstandings later."

Chloe Davis, a girl with a big personality, quickly accepted my terms.

"Oh my God, I thought we were getting a princess, but we got a real princess!"

"You're so generous, I'm almost embarrassed."

I smiled.

"Also, I don't do chores or clean. I'll pay $500 for cleaning and $100 for picking up a package."

I thought for a moment and continued:

"If you're not willing, I can always ask the dorm next door..."

Chloe immediately jumped up, pulling Mia Brown, who was next to her, to her feet.

"I'm willing! Of course, we insiders should be the first to interview for serving our Lady Boss!"

Mia's gaze was even more determined than my bodyguard's.

"Lady Boss, I actually know a bit of self-defense. I'll be your protector on campus from now on!"

As everyone slowly warmed up, Sophia Miller, who had been sitting in the corner, tightly clutched her gift bag, biting her lower lip.

At the time, I didn't think much of it, assuming she was just slow to warm up and a bit shy.

Little did I know, this person would bring unexpected trouble and 'surprises' to my college life.