Chapter 142: Study Session 2  

[EVE]

Lily's smile was sugary sweet, but her eyes told a different story. "Oh, I'm sure you couldn't afford it normally. Go on, have as many as you want. It's a rare treat—you probably won't get to eat anything this fancy again, so you might as well enjoy it while you can."

I pretended to think about it, tapping my chin dramatically. "You know what? You're absolutely right!"

I grabbed another cupcake, winking at Riri, who was struggling to hold back her laughter.

"Better make it count, then," I added, taking an even bigger bite, crumbs flying everywhere as I moaned in delight. "Wow, Lily, these are incredible! Totally worth $5000 a dozen."

Daniel, caught between amusement and concern, leaned in. "Are you sure you should be provoking her like that?"

"Why not?" I shrugged, licking the frosting off my finger. "If she's generous enough to share, who am I to refuse?"