Stephanie's POV:
Akira’s lips curled into a smug smile as she stepped closer, her dark blue eyes gleaming with malice. The crowd parted slightly to give her more space, though they didn’t miss a beat. Phones were raised, capturing every moment of the spectacle. Her friends flanked her on either side, their matching smirks making it clear they had no intention of stopping this. To them, this was just another show—a form of entertainment.
“And why should I stop?” Akira asked, her voice laced with mockery.
The laughter around her grew louder, a cacophony of jeers and snickers that only fueled her cruelty. My hands tightened into fists, nails biting into my palms as I tried to steady my breathing. My gaze flicked to the girl on the floor.
She was trembling, her cheeks streaked with tear
