Chapter 15 – Betty vs PenelopeThere was an electric atmosphere at Mr. von Kleist’s mansion. The day of the big fight had arrived. Mr. von Kleist allowed all the fighters to watch the championship round. This was the first challenge to dethrone the stable championess, since Penelope won her challenge match against Emily, the first ranked gardener, almost eight months before. Most of the fighters supported Penelope. They felt it was unfair for Betty to have her own coach. So when it came to choosing her own seconds, which was allowed only for championship fights, Betty’s choices were limited. She wanted Anne and Julia in her corner, but she felt awkward to ask Anne while they had not yet made up after their last argument. After giving it much thought, she went with Kirsten and Julia. Penelop
