The Couture Clash    

[EVE]

I raised an eyebrow, amused. "Is that so? Well, let's just say I'm feeling generous. I've already decided to gift that billion dollars to you as your eighteenth-birthday present, Sophie. No need to fight about it—consider it my little treat."

Sophie's jaw dropped, and I couldn't help but notice some of the others were now looking at me with newfound respect, even admiration.

It was clear the tide had turned in my favor, and as the snacks arrived, I took another bite of my cupcake, savoring the taste of victory just as much as the chocolate.

"Don't worry," I added cheerfully. "There's plenty more where that came from. Enjoy the cupcakes, everyone—they're on me!"

The others suddenly perked up, and within seconds, they swarmed around me like bees to honey.

"Eve, how did you even start growing your money?" one of them asked eagerly.