Three days later, Rose found herself standing amidst the lively crowd gathered at Ross's grand estate. The air buzzed with excitement, the atmosphere festive and full of cheer.
December 28 marked Ross's birthday, and he had chosen to celebrate it in the most extraordinary way—by giving away millions of dollars to people he knew and even those he didn't.
Ross had explained his reasoning to her the night before: "What's the point of having so much if I can't share it? Birthdays are meant to spread joy, and I have enough to make a difference in so many lives."
It was a side of Ross that Rose hadn't fully seen before, and it left her both intrigued and deeply moved.
"NEXT!" boomed a voice from the crowd. It was Ross's neighbor, a burly man who seemed to take great pride in managing the line.
"Geneve Nestor! Friend of Ross from high school, 1 million dollars!" he announced.
