"She chose her side!" Janella whispered fiercely, her voice trembling. "She stood on that stage and chose a valley transfer over me! She's destroying our circle!"
"Benny is a senior, and she earned her standing on that stage," I countered, my voice dropping into a terrifyingly low, absolute whisper that made her breath hitch. "Listen to me very carefully, Janella. You will put Benny's name back on that gala registry before the final bell today. If I find out you have whispered another word to Chloe, or if I see Benny sitting alone at lunch, I will execute every single threat I made to you. Your accounts will be audited, your funding will be frozen, and I will personally ensure our father removes you from the estate logistics. Try me."
Janella went completely rigid, her breathing shallow
