Nellie pov
I lifted my gaze and saw Scarlett Hayes and her friend Luisa Kim exchanging barbs. Luisa was mercilessly mocking me, each word laced with biting sarcasm, while Scarlett pretended to defend me but was actually pushing me further down.
One was a manipulative schemer, and the other a false saint; their collaboration was seamless, and it made me feel utterly disgusted.
Putting down the magazine in my hands, I said coolly, "Next time, get a rabies shot before you step out, so you won't bark everywhere."
Luisa, who had often bullied me before because I was a "guest of honor" invited by Scarlett, was taken aback by my unexpected retort. She leaned closer to Scarlett and whispered, "Why do I feel like this foolish woman is different now?"
Scarlett shot a glance at me, jealousy bubb
