Shrugging, Sally giggled, saying, “What's a little pain when I can kick her out of the competition?”

Hannah's body vibrated with anger upon hearing their jokes.

Just then, Jessie walked over. Her gaze cooled at the sight of Natalie and Sally. She then looked disapprovingly at Hannah. “Are you troubling Ms. Smith and her friend again?”

Natalie merely arched a brow in reply.

Wow, I can't believe she didn't confront me about bullying her precious Hannah first.

“I didn't.” Hannah waved her hands in denial.

Scoffing, Jessie said, “I hope you're telling the truth. If I find out you're lying, you're dead meat.”

Hannah lowered her head wordlessly as Natalie narrowed her eyes at Jessie.

Oh, Jessie's shrewd; I'll give her that. She didn't even confirm the truth in Hannah's words; she glossed over the whole incident just like that.

“Ms. Smith,” Jessie addressed Natalie and smiled. “Did my model bother you when you were watching the show?”

all,” Natalie

stiffened at

“no trouble” implied that Hannah did indeed bother

she grabbed Hannah's elbow and began leading her away.

paused and asked, “Ms. Smith, can

her bag for a small notebook. She passed it to Jessie

impatience in Jessie's face immediately turned into anger when she saw the notebook.

We were kind enough to pick it up and keep it for you. You're

chilly demeanor made

and tried to appease them. “I'm sorry, Ms. Smith. I didn't mean to behave that way. This notebook is very

fine. Since it's so important to you, I'd advise you to keep it properly. After all, you're

Ms. Smith.

not seeing the point in lying. “I did. I'm sorry, my friend opened it. She meant no ill will; she

about the designs in it...”

before answering, “Do you

“Of course.”

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