After Reborn, I Watched My Toxic Roommate Fall into the Abyss

My roommate, Serena Vance, suddenly received a massive wire transfer. She was the type of person who loved to mooch off everyone in our dorm. So, when an unexpected one million dollars landed in her account, she practically grinned from ear to ear. Out of sheer goodwill, I warned her that it might be a new type of phishing scam. She completely brushed me off, even accusing me of being jealous of her good fortune. Later, our Advisor found out and forced her to return the money. Serena convinced herself that I was the whistleblower. In a fit of rage, she pushed me off the sixth-floor balcony of our dorm. When I opened my eyes again, I was back on the exact day she received that wire transfer. This time, I looked at her with pure envy. "Oh my gosh, Serena! You are so incredibly lucky!" "Notification: One million dollars has been deposited into your account." In our quiet dorm room, the loud computerized voice from her phone was impossible to ignore. All of us stopped what we were doing and stared at Serena. She was clearly stunned too. She frantically unlocked her phone, and a second later, she gasped, covering her mouth as a massive, uncontrollable grin spread across her face. "Whoa, Serena, did you just hit the lottery? You definitely owe us dinner!" Our suite captain, Lily Roberts, joked, assuming Serena was just playing a prank on us with a funny ringtone. Serena’s eyes darted around suspiciously before she quickly went along with it. "You guys actually believed that? It’s just a custom ringtone." But Mia Evans, who was sitting next to her, leaned over to glance at her screen. Her jaw dropped. "Holy shit, Serena. You actually have a million dollars in your account?! Did someone wire that to you by mistake?" Serena’s face instantly darkened. She locked her phone and shoved it into her pocket, stammering, "No way. It’s probably... some inheritance from a rich relative of mine." The three of us exchanged looks. We all knew she was lying. It wasn't that we were jealous. It was just that Serena was notorious for her awful habits. She was a chronic moocher. She regularly stole Lily’s body wash, Mia’s laundry detergent, and my high-end skincare products and tissues. She would take whatever she wanted without asking. And when we caught her red-handed, she would just shrug, act completely shameless, and walk away. To keep the peace in the dorm, we usually let it slide, even though it pissed us off. But her personal hygiene was on a whole different level of disgusting. She never washed her clothes. She just piled them on her bed and rotated through them, picking whatever looked the least dirty. She was even too lazy to use pads properly, sometimes leaving stained underwear hanging right by her bed post. Her desk was constantly piled high with moldy UberEats boxes, making the whole room smell like a dumpster. Every single time, we would end up cleaning it because we couldn't stand the stench. Yet, she had the nerve to brag to people outside that we were her personal maids. Honestly, Serena didn't have a single drop of "rich girl" blood in her. So, when she claimed she had a million dollars, we found it incredibly hard to believe. "If someone really wired it by mistake, they must be panicking right now," Lily said, frowning. Serena reacted like a cat that had its tail stepped on. She shrieked, "How could it be a mistake?! It’s in my account, which means it’s my money! Even if it was a mistake, it’s their own damn fault. What does it have to do with me?" "Right, Chloe?" Serena turned to look at me. I hadn't said a word yet. In my past life, I had just read a bunch of articles about wire-transfer scams, so I tried my best to warn her. I spent hours trying to talk some sense into her. But she didn't believe me. Instead, she sneered and said I was just jealous of her luck. Later, our Resident Advisor somehow found out about it. After a serious talk, the Advisor made her call the police and return the money. Having "lost" her million dollars, Serena hated me to the bone. She was convinced I was the one who ratted her out. And then... she pushed me off the sixth floor. Even now, if I close my eyes, I can still feel the agonizing pain of my bones shattering on the concrete. This time, I was going to let her have exactly what she wanted. I clenched my fists behind my back, but forced a look of pure admiration onto my face. "Oh my gosh, Serena, you are so lucky! I'm literally so jealous!"Serena was clearly thrilled by my reaction. She shot a smug look at Lily and Mia. Lily and Mia looked at me in confusion. My family was pretty well-off, and I was always generous with my money. I used expensive skincare brands like La Mer and Helena Rubinstein. I was the last person who should be acting starstruck over money. I ignored their looks and kept fueling Serena's fantasy. "Man, if I suddenly got a million dollars, I’d buy so many designer dresses. My skincare is almost empty, so I’d restock everything. I’d also buy expensive candles, Chanel bags, shoes, and those rare designer collectible toys..." As I spoke, the girls' eyes lit up. Even Lily couldn't help but sigh, "Ugh, now I want to go on a shopping spree too." Serena’s face was flushed with excitement. She kept glancing at her phone, her fingers twitching with anticipation. Then, I sighed dramatically. "But it's such a pity. Don't banks usually reverse these accidental transfers pretty quickly?" Hearing this, Serena’s face instantly paled. She quickly unlocked her phone and started tapping furiously. Lily tried to advise her gently, "We don't even know where that money came from. What if they call the cops to get it back?" "Yeah, keeping money that isn't yours is technically grand theft. You could go to jail," Mia added. Serena hesitated, looking at me instinctively. Since I was the only one hyping her up, she probably saw me as her only ally in the room. I shrugged. "I have no idea. I mean, I'm not the lucky one who got the cash, right?" In my past life, my good intentions got me killed. This time, I wasn't going to give her any real advice. But I did put a little extra emphasis on the word "lucky." Serena was silent for a long moment before she suddenly laughed. "Whatever, I'll handle it. I haven't even checked who sent it yet. For all I know, it's from a wealthy relative. And honestly, even if it was a mistake, the bank would have taken it back by now. No need to worry!" With that, she grabbed her purse and strutted out of the room. Once she was gone, Lily frowned. "Chloe, you're acting weird today. Why are you encouraging her? That money is definitely shady!" I smiled. "Even if we tried to stop her, do you really think she'd listen?" "But..." Lily tried to argue, but I cut her off. "Just let her play her game. Let's see how far she goes." Lily and Mia looked at each other, and then burst out laughing. They had been sick of Serena for a long time. If I hadn't always played the peacemaker in the past, they would have kicked her out of the suite semesters ago. Mia had already complained about wanting to move out multiple times. Now that they saw I was finally done with Serena too, they looked incredibly relieved. An hour later, Serena came back carrying several shopping bags filled with snacks. She actually handed each of us a bag of Hot Cheetos. In the past, she would never share food. She treated our snacks as her personal pantry. Seeing her act so out of character, I knew immediately. She had already started spending the money!I wasn't surprised at all. Some people are just greedy to their very core. Even when she didn't need anything, she would still steal from us. How could someone like her resist spending a free million dollars? "I talked to my mom. It turns out the money is an inheritance from a distant, wealthy aunt who had no kids, so she left it all to me," Serena announced proudly. "Also, this is my personal business. You guys know about it, but don't go spreading it around campus!" I bit my lip to keep from laughing and pretended to be amazed. "Oh my god, Serena, I had no idea you had such rich relatives! Don't forget about us when you're super famous and rich!" Serena waved her hand dismissively. "Chloe, I know I used some of your skincare stuff before. I'll buy you a brand-new bottle of La Mer later. Don't worry about it." "Really? Serena, you're the best!" Over the next few days, Serena became completely insufferable. She used to steal our things secretly, but now she did it right in front of our faces. Whenever someone got annoyed and called her out, she would literally pull up her bank app and flash her balance. "I'm literally a millionaire. Why would I need to steal your cheap stuff? I'm just too lazy to go to the store. Relax, I'll buy you guys new ones when I'm done." But despite her big talk, she never bought us a single thing. We had to restock our own daily essentials. Meanwhile, she bought endless designer clothes and bags. The hallway was piled high with her Amazon and Sephora boxes. In the end, it was Lily who had to throw them away. Having money didn't cure her habit of taking advantage of people; it just made her feel entitled to treat us like her maids. Mia finally snapped. "Serena! If you don't clean up your disgusting trash right now, I'm going to the Resident Director and filing a formal complaint to have you evicted!" "On what grounds? Do you own this university? You can't make me leave!" Living in the dorms was way cheaper than renting an apartment off-campus. I knew Serena would never spend her own money on rent. "On the grounds that you're violating basic dorm policies!" Mia marched to the bathroom, grabbed a plunger, and looked like she was about to smash it over Serena’s head. Serena shrieked and turned to Lily. "Lily! You're the suite captain! Aren't you going to control Mia? How are you even running this place?!" Lily just watched coldly, completely ignoring her. Serena glared at us. "You guys are bullying me! You're ganging up on me! Just wait, Hunter is going to make you all pay!" "Hunter Stone?" I knew that name. He was the campus bad boy—a trashy, skinny street punk who skipped classes and hung out with local gang members. He walked around acting like he was the main character of an action movie. I didn't expect Serena to be hooking up with him. If she actually got Hunter to come after us, it would be a real headache. I quickly stepped in to defuse the situation. "Okay, guys, let's calm down. We're roommates, a little friction is normal. Let's just talk it out." I said a few sweet words, and Serena immediately perked up, tossing her head back proudly. "At least Chloe has some common sense. Don't worry, Chloe, I'll make sure Hunter protects you." "Please, just don't make me vomit," I thought. I cursed Serena a thousand times in my head, but kept a bright smile on my face. And just like that, the argument ended. For the next few days, Serena was busy with god-knows-what. She didn't even come back to the dorm at night, which gave us some much-needed peace. Until one afternoon, when she suddenly burst into the room. Her face was pale and distorted with rage. She grabbed my shoulders and shook me violently. "Why does the Resident Director know about the money?! Did you snitch on me?!"