Chapter 768
Stella clasped her hands behind her back. Her eyes, hidden just under the edge of her bangs, grew colder with every second. “Are you hard of hearing, or do you just not get plain English?”
Fedelia said nothing, her lips pressing together in frustration.
Stella gave her a slow, mocking smile. “Then again, I guess you don’t really count as people.”
Fedelia’s face tightened. She jabbed a finger toward Stella, her features twisted with anger. “Don’t think that just because you spent a few years out in the sticks and now have Charlotte backing you up, you can act all high and mighty with me. Be smart for once and get her to write that apology letter. Otherwise, crushing her will be as easy as stepping on an ant.”
Crushing Charlotte? The words echoed in Stella’s mind. She stared at the hand pointing at her, her fists curling tight at her sides. A crimson anger flashed in her eyes.
“Go on. Try laying a finger on her.”
Stella took a step forward, her voice sharp and daring. Right then, a bottle of water came flying from nearby and smacked hard against Fedelia’s hand.
Fedelia yelped in pain, grabbing at her fingers and whipping around. “Who did that?!”
Not far away, Charlotte stood with one hand tucked in her pocket, a carton of milk in the other. Two tall guys walked behind her, their presence enough to make anyone uneasy.
As they got closer, Fedelia finally recognized Charlotte and her frown deepened. Charlotte? After what happened to Letty, she still had the guts to show up here?
“You think you can get away with violence at school—”
Fedelia stormed forward, ready to let Charlotte have it. “What do you think you’re doing?”
Before she could get close, Andrew and Parrish stepped in front of her, blocking her path. Both guys were wellover six feet, and they glared her down.
“Charlotte started something? Who saw it?” Parrish asked, his voice low and unfriendly.
Fedelia opened her mouth, but
Andrew out her off with a smirk.
“There aren’t any cameras here, but I do have a video of you pointing at Stella threatening and insulting her. He waved his phone in the air.
Fedelia’s face paled when she realized they’d caught everything.
Mahoney stood up and pulled Fedelia behind him, scowling. “We’re talking to our daughter. This is none of your business.”
Daughter? Charlotte shot him a look of pure annoyance.
She handed the milk to Stella, making sure the straw was in place. “It’s not too sweet. Just how you like it.”
“Charlotte
Stella was still
trembling with anger. If Charlotte et
had shown up even a minute later,
she might have gone for
edelia and
Mahoney herself.
“Drink your milk.” Charlotte pinched her cheek gently, and Stella gave a small nod, slipping behind her for protection.
Once Stella was calm, Charlotte turned around slowly, her hands back in her pockets.
“So, I heard you want to crush me? Like I’m just an ant?” Her tone was soft, almost cheerful, but the words sent a chill through the air.
She took a couple steps closer, her dark eyes settling on Mahoney and Fedelia. “You really think you matter that much?”