Chapter 167

Rachel's eyes widened in panic as she hurriedly pulled a tissue from her purse.

"Ms. Cameron, I'm so sorry... let me clean that up for you."

But the more Rachel dabbed at the coffee stain, the larger and more noticeable it became.

Stella grasped Rachel's hand firmly, stopping her frantic attempts, and pushed her away.

"What do you think you're doing?"

Rachel stumbled backward, landing on the plush carpet with a startled yelp. "Ouch!"

The commotion drew everyone's attention, all eyes turning toward the unfolding

scene.

Rachel sat curled on the plush carpet, her tear-filled gaze lifting to Stella's. "I—I never meant for this to happen," she whispered, fingers clutching the ruined fabric. "Please believe me, Ms. Cameron."

smirk playing on her lips. "Sure, you didn't mean it. You did it on

coffee..." Rachel sniffled, her head bowed. "I know, Ms. Cameron,

"This competition matters for

Stella was beyond tired

was icy. "What does you spilling coffee on my dress have to do with Keen? Rachel, your

teacher in charge

alright? What happened

on my dress, and now

dress, noting the large coffee stain, and sighed, seeing no easy

you have a spare dress with you?" the

Stella shook her head.

"That's

was a custom masterpiece-irreplaceable on short notice without jeopardizing the competition. One missing piece

lips curled into a small, satisfied

Pearce has made a mess of my dress, I think it's only fair

much for the dress, Ms. Cameron? I'll pay

would cover it anyway. Whatever the cost, it'd

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