She was the epitome of a spoiled rich kid, with a entitled attitude to match. Her parents had paid for her tuition, dorm room, and even a monthly stipend, which she used to indulge in lavish shopping sprees and exotic vacations.

"Well, your father's business has been struggling, and we've had to freeze our assets. We can't access our funds right now."

Alex's eyes widened in horror. "What about my stipend? What about my tuition?"

With a newfound sense of determination, she began to brainstorm ways to survive on a shoestring budget. She applied for a part-time job at the campus library, started selling her gently used clothes online, and even began to cook simple meals in her dorm's microwave.

But on this particular morning, Alex's world was about to come crashing down.