Chapter 2

After all, in my past life, they used my photos to scam a full million dollars.

"Just chatting with family." I smiled and put away my phone.

"Tony sent me an Instagram friend request! He says he wants me to be his girlfriend." Mira suddenly squealed with excitement.

Mary immediately crowded over. "Really? He's that rich guy from the finance department!"

Sara also excitedly leaned in. "Accept it quick! Chat with him!"

"Shit! This Tony is so generous—he just transferred you twenty thousand dollars right off the bat."

I watched the three of them huddle together, fingers flying across their screens, and smirked inwardly.

In my past life, Mira had been the first to use my photos to hook Tony. To pursue her, Tony kept transferring money.

I stood up and walked toward the door. Before leaving the dorm, I glanced back. They didn't even lift their heads, completely absorbed in the "rich guy's" sweet nothings.

In the hallway, I opened my newly registered Instagram. The post already had likes and comments.

I took a screenshot and saved it to my album.

This time, they won't get away with harming me.

Over the following days, they found reasons to ask for my photos almost every day.

"Margaret, today's outfit looks so good. Can you send me the original for reference?"

"Your side profile from yesterday was gorgeous. Can you send me the original? I want to learn the photography angle."

"Margaret, could you wear this new dress I bought and take some photos? The seller wants some nice return photos for a discount. You have the best figure in our dorm."

Their eyes constantly fixed on my phone screen.

I casually asked, "Why do you need so many photos?"

Mira immediately hid her phone against her chest. "You're pretty, we want to learn from you."

Mary interjected, "Right, you photograph the best in our dorm."

I nodded, sent the photos to the group chat, then immediately uploaded them to my new Instagram account.

Mira's phone immediately started buzzing. She couldn't control the corners of her mouth lifting upward.

"Tony transferred me money again!" She suddenly screamed. "Fifty thousand! He says he's buying me a bag! I haven't even spent the money he transferred yesterday, I told him not to transfer more but he insists."

Sara immediately pounced over. "Let me see! Oh my god, he's so generous! My boyfriend also transferred me fifty thousand yesterday as spending money."

Mary pouted sourly. "My boyfriend only transferred thirty thousand..."

I quietly recorded these conversations and continued organizing photos.

Three days later, Mira got the latest phone model and showed it off in the dorm.

"Tony insisted on buying it for me. He said it matches my temperament." She deliberately waved it in front of me. "Margaret, want to touch it?"

I didn't look up. "No need. My phone still works."

Sara suddenly leaned over. "Margaret, why are you always on your phone lately?"

"Doing social media. Maybe I'll become a social media star someday." I flashed the screen. "So I'm posting some daily photos."

Mira's expression changed. "Have you posted your photos on all social media platforms?"

"No. Most of the time I just share study materials." I answered calmly. "Want to see?"

I had indeed registered another account where I shared study materials.

The three of them visibly relaxed. Mira resumed her arrogant manner. "By the way, Tony's treating the whole dorm to dinner this weekend. You have to come."