Chapter 2Dumped School Hunk, He Regretted Madly

I completely ignored Brian's existence and kept my eyes fixed on the handsome guy at the back of the crowd.

"Are you hesitating?" I asked smoothly. "Do you think the pay is too low? I can throw in an apartment right off campus."

I offered him a relaxed smile. "Don't worry, it's a completely legal gift. No strings attached, and I won't take it back."

I had originally bought that apartment as a gift for my boyfriend anyway. Since the position had just opened up, the perks naturally rolled over to the new hire.

I gestured for him to open his phone. While he was still looking at me in a daze, I transferred fifteen thousand dollars directly into his account with a few quick taps.

As the crowd erupted into shocked gasps, I lifted my chin and looked at my new boyfriend.

"Don't forget to bring me breakfast tomorrow morning, babe."

I turned my head slightly, catching Brian in my peripheral vision. "And as for you, Brian. You're fired."

Without giving Brian's furious, pale face another glance, I turned on my heel and walked away from the toxic drama, heading straight back to my family's estate.

The next morning, the moment I stepped into my first lecture hall, I saw a tall, lean figure waiting patiently by my seat.

It was Finn. My new boyfriend.

He had already set up a steaming hot breakfast on my desk, complete with a gourmet iced coffee, the straw perfectly unwrapped.

When he saw me walk in, he looked up, his lips curving into a warm, genuine smile.

"Good morning, Kitty. I wasn't entirely sure what you liked, so I got a little bit of everything."

Looking at his attentive, gentle demeanor, the lingering annoyance I felt from dealing with Brian vanished into thin air.

This was exactly it. This was the premium service my money was supposed to buy. This was the sweet college romance I had been looking forward to.

I took my seat, my mood instantly lifting. When I spoke, my voice was noticeably softer than usual.

"The deed to the apartment has already been transferred to your name. Go check it out after classes today. If there is anything you don't like, or if you need new furniture, just text me. I'll have my team handle it."

Finn's eyes visibly lit up. The expression on his face grew even more tender and devoted.

"Kitty, you are way too good to me. I promise I will never let you down."

Seeing how effortlessly he slipped into the role, a tiny sliver of regret crossed my mind.

If I had known my money could buy such high quality, immersive affection, why did I waste so much time hung up on Brian's useless popularity?

What a waste of time and energy.

From that day on, Finn and I were practically glued to each other.

He was gentle, considerate, and detail oriented. He memorized all my preferences and always looked at me with deep, unwavering devotion in public. He gave me exactly the kind of love I craved.

In return, I was incredibly generous. I constantly showered him with expensive gifts.

Money really does elevate a person. Finn, who used to have a slightly rough, struggling college student vibe, slowly transformed. He developed an aura of quiet luxury, becoming the new elite heartthrob on campus. Everyone was obsessed with him.

Meanwhile, Brian and Sienna had initially been completely convinced I was just throwing a tantrum, waiting for me to lower my head and beg him to come back.

But as the days dragged on, they had to watch Finn and me walk around campus arm in arm. They had to watch Finn's status skyrocket while Brian's reputation crumbled.

It got worse when Finn started picking me up and dropping me off in the sleek sports car Brian had been drooling over for months. The jealousy in Brian's eyes was so intense it looked like it was going to burn a hole through his skull.

He thought all of it belonged to him.

The car, the luxury lifestyle, the status. He felt like he had endured the humiliation of dating me to earn those things, only to have them snatched away by some random nobody.

Finally, Brian couldn't take it anymore. He dragged Sienna along and aggressively blocked my path outside the library.

"Kitty, we need to talk."