After her rebirth by Cici

Chapter 45

Chapter 45

Katniss was totally blindsided when Ruby yanked her wrist like she was trying to rip it off. Instinct kicked in, and she shoved Ruby away hard, making her stumble and almost eat dirt.

Their little scuffle caught everyone's eye.

"What is going on?" Clara asked, looking all confused.

Juniper, seeing Ruby's sketchy reaction, got suspicious too. "Ruby, Clara, did you two mess with my water?"

She'd only had beef with these two before the competition.

Clara's eyes went wide, and she shook her head like crazy. "Juniper, what are you even talking about?"

Ruby's eyes flashed with guilt, but she shot back loudly, "Juniper, what kind of crap are you spewing? You're just trying to mess with Clara's head before the competition!" Ruby's voice was so loud it got everyone whispering, and even some teachers started looking over. Juniper was fuming, ready to throw hands, but Katniss held her back. "Juniper, don't fall for her BS. Let's go find a teacher and check the surveillance footage. The truth will come out," Katniss said.

Without solid proof, they couldn't just accuse Ruby of tampering.

Checking the surveillance footage was their best bet.

Taking advantage of Ruby's distraction, Katniss dragged Juniper towards the surveillance room.

"Stop right there!" Ruby yelled, throwing caution to the wind and chasing after them.

Clara wanted to follow but got held back by someone.

turned around,

you focus on the competition. I'll handle Katniss

station before, but now she was spreading nasty rumors

stormed off to find Katniss and Juniper,

was gonna settle all

small clearing behind the bleachers, he saw Ruby had already caught up

you stop?" Ruby panted, cornering

was about to step in when, to his shock,

slap echoed, leaving

clutched her burning cheek, screaming,

why wouldn't I dare hit you?" Katniss's voice was icy, her gaze even colder. She'd just noticed traces of laxative around Ruby's fingernails, almost confirming Ruby was the culprit. "Stop falsely accusing me! You dare hit me? That's assault, and I'm calling the cops!" Ruby screamed. "Go ahead, call them. I'd love that," Katniss mocked. "I'm

she'd definitely be expelled!

Katniss by the collar and yelling, "Katniss, you psycho, come with me to see the teacher!" Katniss fought back, but Simon's strength was too much. She managed to scratch

lost your mind? Katniss

he kept pulling, Katniss's clothes would

this vicious!" Simon yelled,

gleaming. She yanked at Katniss's collar, but it just

when suddenly a furious shout rang out. "What are you students doing!" They turned to see several

the spot, so he had to take them to his office first. Unexpectedly, Ruby ran excitedly to someone nearby, her eyes

was his daughter. When Ruby

what happened

you have to stand up for me!"

beaten face, the school

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