My first day of college, my dad dropped me off at the dorms in his Lamborghini. When my new roommate found out my dad was the CEO of Sterling Corp, her whole demeanor changed. "CEO Sterling is so busy, yet he drove you personally? Where's your mom?" "Just as I thought, a home without a woman is chaos... Give me two days to learn the ropes, and I'll take great care of both you and your father!" I thought she was just being weird and brushed it off with a "Good luck with that." But she actually started staying up all night watching videos on "How to Be a Billionaire's Wife." "Why are you wearing a mini skirt? That's not very ladylike!" She even started introducing herself as my "stepmom" to everyone! "See her bag? Her dad and I picked it out for her." "But, well, he bought me a huge diamond ring too. I guess he spoils me a little more." Until the university's centennial gala, where she showed up in a ballgown and sat straight in the seat reserved for "Mrs. Sterling." 1 My first day of college, my dad personally drove me to the dorms in his sports car. As soon as we walked in, we bumped into my roommate, Tiffany. She asked excitedly: "Did you guys see that sports car downstairs? I looked it up, it's worth like six million dollars!" I walked over to my bed leisurely and turned to ask my dad: "Dad, didn't you say you bought it for six hundred thousand?" Dad smiled awkwardly and didn't reply. Just then, his bodyguard walked in. "Mr. Sterling, the board meeting is starting soon." Tiffany's eyes lit up instantly. She rushed over to me. "Your dad is CEO Sterling? He's so handsome! How did he have time to drop you off? Where's your mom?" Before I could answer, she pulled out her phone and ran up to my dad. "Hi, I'm Tiffany! You can add me on WeChat. If Chloe needs anything, you can just ask me!" Dad froze. Although he looked reluctant, he didn't want to embarrass a young girl. He added her WeChat. "Chloe, I'm heading back to the office. Let me know if you need anything." Before I could answer, Tiffany jumped in again. "Okay! I'll let you know if Chloe needs anything. Don't worry about work." "Remember to eat, don't go hungry, okay?" She giggled shyly and waved. Dad coughed awkwardly and left immediately. While unpacking, I thought to myself: Are college students this abstract nowadays? The next second, Tiffany knocked my suitcase over. "As a junior, where's my greeting gift?" I stared at her in shock, unsure if she was serious or joking. Seeing I didn't move, she suddenly slapped my arm, hands on her hips, glaring at me. "Is that how you look at your elders? No manners at all!" "I'll have to discipline you properly for your father! Or don't even think about entering the family home!" She was serious. I stood up and shoved her to the ground, yelling: "They let psychos into college now? Go get treated!" Hearing the commotion, people from other dorms gathered around. Tiffany sat on the floor, sobbing. "I know you don't like me! But I'm trying so hard to be a good stepmom..." The crowd gasped, eyes wide with shock. I was furious, looking at her in disbelief. "My dad doesn't even know you! Are you delusional from wanting to marry rich?" Tiffany stood up, showed her phone screen to everyone. "See for yourselves! Does he know me or not!" "She just thinks I stole her father's love, that's why she targets me!" People started nodding, looking at me with disdain. Confused, I snatched her phone. She had changed my dad's contact name to: [Hubby] 2 I laughed out of pure anger, about to retort. The RA suddenly appeared to disperse the crowd. "What's the noise? Keep it down or I'll write you all up!" The crowd scattered. I sighed and went back into the room with Tiffany. Suddenly, she ran up to me, crying hysterically. "I'm sorry, Chloe! I had a bad attitude just now." "My family was really poor growing up, and I was always bullied. The way you looked at me reminded me of those bullies..." "I lost control and hit you. If you're still mad, hit me back!" She started slapping herself hard, leaving red marks on her face. I grabbed her hands immediately, my heart softening. Although Tiffany was definitely weird, hearing her story, it probably stemmed from growing up in a repressive environment. I didn't want to hold a grudge. "Forget it, I'm not mad." "But you absolutely cannot call my dad your hubby! That's ridiculous!" Tiffany wiped her tears, sniffing. "My grandma taught me, when you go to a new place, get close to the best person so you won't be bullied." "I thought if I was connected to CEO Sterling, no one would dare bully me..." "I'm sorry..." I frowned. What kind of logic was that? But her situation seemed pitiful, and I didn't know how to argue. "Still, you can't do that... Anyway, stop crying. Pack up and rest." Tiffany voluntarily made my bed, folded my clothes, and organized all my toiletries. Having been spoiled at home, I was actually clueless about these chores. I was grateful for her help. "Thanks. I'll treat you to lunch tomorrow." Tiffany smiled sweetly and pulled a bag of buns from her luggage. "My grandma made these. They're delicious. Have one." I was hungry after cleaning, so I took one and started eating. "Your grandma's buns are great! She could sell these!" I thought, Tiffany isn't a bad person, maybe just has some inferiority complex. She'll get better in college. Suddenly, she opened her camera to take a selfie with me. "I want to send it to Grandma! My first friend in college!" "She's pretty and loves the buns!" "Grandma will be so happy!" I played along, chewing on the bun and throwing up a peace sign. Tiffany fiddled with her phone, a happy smile on her face. "Add me on WeChat, I'll send you the photo." Seeing her expression, I remembered I hadn't told Dad I was settled in. The next second, Dad messaged me. [Made a new friend so fast? Good job, daughter!] He attached a screenshot. I opened it. It was a chat between Tiffany and Dad. Tiffany sent photos of my neatly made bed, organized closet, and toiletries. And our selfie. [Chloe is doing great! Eating well and living well!] Dad replied with two thumbs-up emojis. I was thinking Tiffany was quite helpful, updating my dad for me. Then I refreshed my Moments (social media feed) and saw Tiffany's post. [I'll work harder to learn how to be a good stepmom! Don't worry, Hubby! Daughter is doing well at school~] The photo was the chat screenshot with my dad. 3 I exploded instantly, confronting Tiffany with my phone. "What are you posting?! Delete it now!" Tiffany jumped, looking wronged. "I'm sorry! I just wanted to reassure Grandma!" "If you don't like it, I'll delete it now!" She tapped on her phone. I refreshed, and indeed, it was gone. I couldn't help but feel uneasy. Tiffany definitely had issues. But I couldn't put my finger on it. "Don't post stuff like that again. This is my last warning." I went to shower and sleep. Next morning, Tiffany was back to her gentle, attentive self. She even squeezed toothpaste onto my toothbrush. "Wake up! Class registration today!" Her sudden enthusiasm made me uncomfortable, but I couldn't say anything. While looking for clothes, I couldn't find my new white skirt. "Tiffany, did you see my white skirt when you folded clothes yesterday?" She paused. "Oh! That was a skirt? It was so short! I thought it was a rag and threw it away." "You're a girl, how can you wear mini skirts? How will you get married if men see you like that?" I realized then that not just the skirt, all my shorts were gone too! Suppressing my rage, I didn't want to fight. I threw on a shirt and went to class. Seeing my limited edition bag, female classmates gathered around. "Chloe, your bag is gorgeous! Is it the new release?" I smiled and nodded, about to reply. Tiffany cut in, blocking me, smiling coyly like an elder. "Nice, right? Her dad and I picked it out for her in Europe!" "But he bought me a huge diamond ring too. I guess he spoils me a little more." The girls looked at each other, too scared to reply. Now I saw it clearly. Tiffany was genuinely mental! I shouldn't have pitied her! "My dad bought the bag, yes, but it has nothing to do with her." "My dad doesn't even know her. Don't listen to her." I explained anxiously. Tiffany blinked at everyone calmly. "The kid doesn't want you to know my identity. Saving face, you know how it is~" "Alright, alright, Chloe, whatever you say. Let's go to the cafeteria." Seeing the classmates' complicated expressions, I knew exploding now would only make me look worse. I held back my anger, deciding to settle accounts back at the dorm. In the cafeteria, Tiffany dumped all the greens from her bowl into mine. In front of everyone, she said: "Your dad said you're a picky eater. I'll supervise your diet from now on." I finally snapped, flipping my tray and pointing at her, screaming: "Are you sick?! Once or twice is enough! Are you addicted to acting? Think you're my mom?" "My dad doesn't know you! Next time, I'm calling the police to drag you to the psych ward!" Everyone in the cafeteria stared. Tiffany was too scared to breathe. After a long while, she recovered, sobbing. "I know you don't like me, but your dad and I are truly in love..." "Sorry, I'll leave." She ran out crying. Classmates started whispering. I opened my phone to call Dad, but a notification from the campus confession wall popped up. [Whose super cool sports car was downstairs at the girls' dorm yesterday?] Attached was a photo of my dad's Lamborghini. The top comment was Tiffany. [My hubby's. He bought it for forty million but lied and said four million. Found his secret stash, so I punished him with no dinner!] 4 I shook with rage reading the comment. What a lunatic! Tomorrow was the centennial celebration. Dad was invited as a guest speaker. I'd make him clarify everything personally! Slap Tiffany in the face so hard she'd give up! Too angry to eat, I went back to the dorm to call Dad. Before I could dial, he video called me. "Chloe, are you fighting with a classmate?" I was confused. Did my cafeteria outburst reach him already? "How do you know?" Dad looked awkward, panning the camera. In the video, Tiffany was strutting around Dad's office! Ordering employees around! Acting like the boss's wife! "Tiffany? She's sick! Dad, ignore her!" "She told everyone you're her husband! That she's my stepmom! The whole school knows!" "You have to clarify this at the celebration tomorrow! Or how can I stay here for four years!" I was so anxious I stuttered, wanting to reach through the screen and slap her. Dad looked shocked. "My god, what's wrong with young people these days?" "I'll have someone send her back. I'll clarify everything at your school tomorrow." After hanging up, I was restless, planning how to lecture Tiffany when she returned. Then I heard girls passing by the dorm whispering. "This is the room. Daughter and stepmom living together! Scary." "Damn, rich families are complicated." I rushed out. "Who said she's my stepmom! She's lying!" A girl shook off my hand, holding up her phone. "Your family is so hypocritical! Your dad likes young girls, but you won't admit her status!" I looked closer. It was Tiffany's Moments. The latest post was a selfie in Dad's office, and a video of her ordering staff around. [Checking on hubby's empire. Letting the staff recognize the Lady Boss!] The previous post was a creepshot of me sleeping last night. [Daughter is tired from a long day. Out like a light.] Before that, the chat with my dad! [With me here, daughter is safe at school~] She never deleted them. She just blocked me from seeing them! I ground my teeth in fury. How can such a psycho exist! I couldn't wait for tomorrow. I was going to tear her apart the moment she walked in! Even if I got expelled! But she didn't come back all night. Probably afraid. The next day at the celebration, all the city's elites were there, including my dad. Dad wore a custom suit, tall and fit, looking thirty despite being forty-something. "Our seats are in the front row. I requested a family seat." I nodded and followed him. The next second, I almost fainted. Tiffany, in a ballgown, was sitting right in the seat labeled "Mrs. Sterling," in front of everyone.
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