Chapter 3

Mary immediately followed up. "Right, we're all going. You can't be a buzzkill."

My finger paused on the screen. "Why are you specifically emphasizing that I come?"

Mira's eyes shifted. "Tony wants to meet my roommates. You know how guys are, they get curious."

Sara suddenly interrupted. "Margaret, dress nicely that day. Don't embarrass our dorm."

I looked at their nervous expressions and suddenly understood—Tony was getting suspicious.

After all, for the past week, Mira had been receiving gifts and transfers from Tony every day, but had never met him in person.

Plus, Tony went to our school. If they didn't meet soon, Mira's cover would be blown.

In my past life, they used the same excuse to trick me into attending a dinner.

At the table, they inexplicably seated me next to Tony. No wonder Tony kept staring at me.

"Sure." I smiled. "I'll definitely be there on time."

Mira breathed a sigh of relief and immediately started typing rapidly on her phone.

Her phone screen reflected in the glass. I clearly saw the last sentence:

[Honey, my roommates all agreed to come.]

Right after, John sent a fifty-thousand-dollar transfer with a message:

[Then make sure to wear the dress I bought you. Can't wait to meet you.]

On the day we were supposed to meet Tony, Mira waved a pink dress in front of me first thing in the morning.

"Margaret, you'd look amazing in this dress. This is my new dress—I haven't even worn it myself yet." She forcefully held the dress up to me.

Mary immediately agreed. "Right, this color complements your skin tone."

Sara directly grabbed me. "Try it on quick, don't spoil the mood. Look, we're all ready, you're the only one who hasn't gotten ready. Don't embarrass us."

I stepped back. "I have my own clothes."

Mira's face darkened. "Tony's specially treating us. If you just wear jeans, that's so disrespectful!"

"Exactly," Mary scoffed. "He's a rich guy, very worldly."

I stared at their eager expressions and suddenly smiled. "Fine, I'll wear it."

Mira immediately beamed. "That's more like it! With your looks, you'll charm so many people tonight."

"Tony has lots of rich friends. We'll introduce you to one."

I took the dress into the bathroom and heard them whispering outside.

"She won't back out, will she?"

"Don't worry, I'm watching her."

I slowly changed into the dress. When I walked out, their eyes lit up.

"So beautiful!" Mira circled around me. "This dress fits you perfectly! Hold on, let me take a couple of photos."

Before I could refuse, she grabbed her phone and snapped several pictures, quickly operating on her phone while muttering:

"Sent you the photos."

I knew she'd sent them to Tony.

I lowered my head to adjust the hem. "I have a club activity this afternoon. You guys go first, I'll join you later."

Mira immediately got nervous. "You have to come."

"I know." I smiled. "I won't back out on what I promised."

After they left, I immediately changed back into my jeans, stuffed the dress in my bag, then posted the photos Mira took to my account with the caption:

[Tried on my roommate's dress today.]

At seven that evening, I stood outside the private dining room, hearing Mira's sweet voice from inside:

"Tony, Margaret has a really introverted personality. When she gets here, you absolutely can't be too forward or you'll scare her."