The morning arrived, and Ross, along with his girlfriends, pulled into the school parking lot at precisely 6:50 a.m.
The air was crisp, with a faint chill that hinted at the approaching winter.
The group's arrival drew stares from everyone nearby, their flashy presence impossible to ignore.
Among them was Mary, who trailed behind with noticeable dark circles under her eyes, her exhaustion impossible to hide.
It wasn't hard to guess why—she'd probably been up late peeking again.
Unlike Ross's girlfriends, who exuded vitality and looked flawless, Mary hadn't yet been granted the blessings that came with being part of Ross's inner circle.
As the group made their way across the campus, it didn't take long to spot the basketball team.
A large charter bus stood out near the gym, ready to take the team to Havenport City, where their big game was scheduled. Ross led his entourage with the confidence of a king heading to battle.
