All Chapters of Luxury Receipt Drops: The Social Climber Snaps: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

10 Chapters

Chapter 1

Ivan Judd continued babbling, "I know you're still young, you don't know what real hardship is. But I'm not like you. Kids who grow up poor have to grow up fast. I understand how hard your mom's life is way better than you do!"He stepped closer, spit flying as he talked. "You blew 128 thousand dollars with a tap of your finger just like that, but do you have any idea how hard your mom has to work for that kind of money? She's had to put on a smile, down drink after drink, and spend countless nights working till dawn."Outsiders don't see the struggles of a lone woman fighting her way through the world alone. But you're her daughter. Shouldn't you, of all people, understand?"I couldn't help but laugh from sheer anger watching Ivan look so heartbroken.Disregarding the fact that Mom practically forced 200 thousand dollars into my hands as a monthly allowance, she even bought me a 1.28-million-dollar car for my 18th birthday two years ago. I had only casually asked for it, but she h

Chapter 2

I quickly schooled my expression, trying to hide the momentary shock of seeing my account frozen.But Ivan still managed to catch it. "What's wrong? Now you can finally see what I can do, huh?"He looked at me with a smug expression. "I told you, Lottie and I are close. You think being her daughter means anything? She wouldn't let it slide even if God himself talked back to me. How about this—"Ivan deliberately paused for a dramatic effect, then waved his phone as if he was about to be magnanimous. "You apologize to me in public, right now—admit that you disrespected an elder. Then return everything you bought during the Black Friday sales, and send the refunds to my card."Consider it a gesture of respect—something like an offering to smooth things over. As long as you do that, I'll have Lottie unfreeze your account. How about it?"There were many people coming and going through the mailroom during lunchtime. Our conversation drew a crowd fast."I didn't know that the life of a

Chapter 3

My mind kept replaying the phone call between Ivan and that woman even after class had ended.The woman's voice and tone sounded so much like Mom. Anyone who didn't know Mom's phone habits would have believed the person on the other end was Charlotte Livingston, the chairwoman of Livingston Group.But I knew that Mom would answer every call in a foreign language whenever she was abroad for a business trip, no matter who it was from. It was a negotiation instinct she was hard-wired into after years of dealing with business internationally.But that woman had clearly omitted this detail. Her tone when she spoke our native language was superficial. She also didn't have that sharp, decisive edge Mom always carried when she was working.So, who was the woman Ivan claimed he was about to marry? Did she have anything to do with my account being frozen?Once I went back to the dorm, I forced myself to calm down and dialed Mom again. Still, it went unanswered.I could only send her a long

Chapter 4

After thanking Ms. Warner, I hurried after Ivan as he walked out of the office. "Livingston Group's legal department will make you pay for whatever stunt you're trying to pull," I warned.Before Ivan could reply, my phone started buzzing violently in my pocket. Multiple notifications poured in at once, and my brows tightened with each one.First, it was a text from the student council president, Edison Mayes. He politely reminded me to manage my family conflicts well, suggesting that I step down as vice president and hand off my responsibilities for now.Then, Amy Graham, the coordinator of the well-received campus startup incubator project I'd been involved in, texted me too. She informed me that my core team membership had been suspended, as the team wished to work with members who displayed more emotional stability.Even the volunteer service club I frequently helped out with removed my name from their event roster.I stared at Ivan, knowing the people who were behind this su

Chapter 5

I took a deep breath as I glanced at Ivan's planted witnesses and the solemn-faced officers and teachers.Then, I quietly said, "I didn't steal that money. My Black Friday sales purchases were paid for with my personal bank card. They're allowances given by my mom.""Bank card?" Ivan immediately pounced on the line, sneering. "Print out your bank statement then. We'll see if that 128 thousand dollars really left your account."My stomach lurched as I recalled my frozen account. "My account's having issues right now, so I can't pull up statements. But that doesn't make me a thief.""I bet you're just afraid to show it!" Ivan cornered me smugly."You've been caught red-handed, Mindy. How long are you going to keep denying it? I know you don't like me and think I'm not good enough for your mom, but you can't get revenge by committing crimes and screwing over the students who actually depend on that aid!" he continued.One of the experienced officers didn't take either side at face v

Chapter 6

Everyone in the conference room was shocked when the woman called me "Ms. Mindy".Ivan's smug expression froze mid-smile. He whipped his head around to look at her before turning to me. The confusion in his gaze slowly turned into dawning horror.The conference room fell dead silent. Everyone's gaze landed on the woman, who went pale, and Ivan, whose expression had turned ashen.I slowly got up and walked over to her, my gaze icy when I glanced past her. My voice was soft, yet everyone heard me loud and clear. "Since when… Did you become my mom, Ms. Lundell?"The woman was Margaret Lundell, the housekeeper who had worked for my family for ten years. She was fired by Mom earlier this year for some reason.I glanced at her and then at Ivan. "So, you're the one Ivan is dating."Ivan grabbed Margaret's arm, his voice trembling as he asked, "Ms. Lundell? What is she talking about? Aren't you Charlotte Livingston, the chairwoman of Livingston Group?"Margaret's face went as white as a

Chapter 7

Terrified, Margaret let out a scream and shrank away instinctively.The officers were quick to react. Before Ivan's slap could land, they rushed forward and pinned him down firmly on both sides."Let me go! I'm going to kill this bitch who deceived me!" Ivan yelled."I didn't lie to you!" Margaret shrieked back from the corner where she was hiding. "You were the one who delusionally saw me as Ms. Charlotte! All the disgusting things you did had nothing to do with me!"Ivan retorted, "Bullshit! How could I have done any of that if you hadn't tacitly admitted to being her?""That's because you're dumb!" Margaret replied.While this ridiculous scene was playing out, a set of hurried knocks came from the conference room door. "The fingerprint comparison results are out, Officer Summerton. There are no fingerprints belonging to Mindy Livingston on those aid funds."At that, the previously thrashing Ivan instantly turned ashen.Under questioning by the police and college administrato

Chapter 8

Mom rushed over, still carrying traces of the cold foreign country air on her clothes.She patted my back again and again, wrapping me in her arms."It's okay, sweetheart. It's okay now," Mom murmured comfortingly, her voice carrying a faint tremor of fear. But when she turned toward the others, her gaze had gone back to the sharp, composed look of a powerful businesswoman.Whatever Ivan had done earlier could've fallen under harassment, which would be considered a college disciplinary case at worst. But attempting to assault someone with a weapon was a crime.Mom looked toward the officer who had subdued Ivan. In a calm yet unwavering tone, she said, "Thank you for your quick response, officer. Livingston Group's legal department will fully cooperate with the investigation and provide any evidence you need."We intend to press charges to the fullest extent of the law with no leniency spared."The officer nodded and handcuffed Ivan, who was still thrashing around. The conference

Chapter 9

Ivan was formally arrested on multiple charges—attempted assault, defamation, and framing someone else. Margaret also found herself in court, facing charges of attempted fraud and defamation, with Livingston Group's legal department showing her absolutely no mercy.My campus life gradually began to settle back into its normalcy. It might have been even calmer than before.I threw myself into my studies and prepared my application for the exchange program. The departure date was getting closer, and I had already submitted all the required documents for them to be evaluated.I thought everything had finally blown over, and I could focus on waiting for the final evaluation. But just then, another undercurrent began to stir quietly on campus.At first, they were nothing more than a few scattered rumors, appearing on the college forum or on the anonymous confession wall. But those rumors soon multiplied and spread like a mutated virus. Before long, nastier and more targeted rumors s

Chapter 10

I glanced at the nervous young woman sitting across from me in the cafe before speaking quietly, "You're Janice Lundell, right? Freshman in Econ and Management… and also… Margaret's daughter."I tossed the printed documents I'd gathered onto the table, making Janice flinch. "You were the one behind all those rumors about me on the college forum and confession wall, weren't you? Are you trying to avenge your mom?"Janice slowly looked up. Tears immediately pooled in her eyes, though her gaze remained stubborn. "So what if it was me? I know rich people like you have all sorts of connections. But you drove my family into a dead end. I deserve an explanation, no matter what!""A dead end?" I chuckled coldly. "Do you really think the slap your mom got was worth 200 thousand dollars?"I paused to look at Janice's stunned expression before continuing, "If my mom truly wanted to destroy her, she wouldn't have left a bank card after slapping Margaret then. Instead, she would have asked the

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