Chapter 34

• Emerald could hardly contain a scoff. "You're being ridiculous, and you really need to stop making excuses. You—"
• A sudden, high-pitched shriek shattered the air, interrupting what Emerald had been longing to discuss with Annie. As if cast by a spell, the cafeteria's usual hubbub ceased, and all heads swiveled towards the source.
• The sound originated from Celine's table, where one of her impeccably dressed friends—clad in designer fashion from head to toe—was glaring menacingly at a younger girl. It appeared the junior had accidentally spilled soup all over the fashionista's leather skirt.