SERENA'S POV
I stormed out of the room. My mind raced in different directions and my chest was tight. I could feel my cheeks burning where Lola’s hand had connected. The sting wasn’t just physical—it was the shame of being caught, the humiliation of being bested by that f*****g b***h. I had been so careful, so sure that I would finally get what I wanted. But now? Now it was all ruined.
As I walked down the corridor, my heels clicking against the polished floor, I clenched my fists so tightly that my nails bit into my palms. I could still feel the heat of Lola’s cold eyes staring me down, still hear her calm voice delivering the ultimatum that had shattered everything. Pack your things and leave by morning.
I hated her for it. I hated Brianna even more.
Everything I had done—every littl
