Stella's blood pressure shot straight to the roof the moment she glanced at the video.

She demanded, "Where did this video come from?"

"It looks like it leaked from some rich kids' group chat. But now it's all over the internet."

Without another word, Stella grabbed her phone and called Cedric Clarke.

Cedric picked up almost immediately, beating her to the punch: "You saw the video too, didn't you?"

Stella paused. "You saw it as well?"

"Yeah. I'm already in the parking garage. Just come down-I'm by Section C."

"Got it!"

She hung up and made a beeline for the underground garage.

***

Meanwhile, in a quiet hospital room, Julia slowly opened her eyes.

"Gee..."

side. "I'm right here. How are you feeling?

to go

sick, Julia. You can't just

days away. I want to spend New Year's

until Ms. Kensington gets here, okay? We'll talk it over

herself upright, meeting Gina's worried gaze, her eyes shimmering with unshed tears. "Gee, all of you have been hiding things

stunned

moment, she finally

me. I'm not that fragile. If I'm sick, I'll get treated. No need to

feel?" Gina studied Julia's face, searching for

to be home. Just let me spend these few days with Bryn, so we can see in the New Year together." Julia's voice was calm and steady, as if the diagnosis hadn't shaken her at all. Gina had to admit, she made a good

hospital... it just didn't

So, Gina called Stella.

out and discussing it with Cedric, Stella agreed: Julia could go home for a few days. It would help

***

backyard, the "intervention" against Briony was

Briony down, slamming her into

with everything she had, but it was no use; her forehead struck the ground

fresh trickle of blood running down

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