Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 103 Try Not to Judge People by Appearances Elsa's pupils contracted, her face turning ghostly pale as she pressed her lips together tightly. If her earlier nervousness had been an act, this time, it was real.

She looked up and locked eyes with me, hesitation flickering in her gaze.

I met her stare with a calm smile and gave a firm nod. I was silently telling her that I didn't make empty threats.

Sure enough, she took a shaky step forward, barely keeping herself upright. Her lips quivered as she muttered, "Jane..."

Before she could say anything else, her friend yanked her aside and stepped in with a look of righteous indignation. "Elsa was just trying to help you! Why are you being so unforgiving?"

Sensing someone had come to her defense, Elsa let out a barely perceptible sigh of relief and then shrunk behind her friend. Her tear-filled eyes trembled as she gazed at me.

Murmurs of support came from the surrounding crowd. "She clearly regrets it. Do you really have to push her this far?"

they sisters? Judging by how scared she looks, I bet

about to respond when I caught Debbie's expression out of the corner of my eyes. She was watching the

skipped

she remained silent as if she

She was testing me.

I already knew she was bold, outspoken, and had zero tolerance for dishonesty. If I let Elsa off the hook now, earning Debbie's

for an apology, not your life," I said, enunciating every word as I

was just enough

this for my good, but isn't that exactly what I'm doing for you?" The moment I spoke, doubt flickered in Elsa's eyes. I caught it immediately. Stepping forward, I grabbed her by the arm

just walk away now, what will people say

wanted to play the moral high ground, I could do the same. "You're my

my tone, placing a gentle hand on her shoulder. "But... what do you think will happen if Mom and Dad hear about