"Really? She agreed to drop the lawsuit?" Linara exclaimed with delight. "Yes, she did. If anything happens in the future, just tell me—I'll take care of it for you." Chloe gently stroked Linara's hair, smiling warmly. "Mm." As soon as Chloe left, Linara quickly shared the good news in the group chat. Upon reading the message, Kelly felt smug. Just then, her door opened, and Randall Thomson walked in, sitting down across from her. "When did you start doing things like that?" Randall questioned in a cold tone. "What are you talking about, Dad?" "You know what exactly I'm talking about." "It's the truth. If she dared to do it, why shouldn't I be able to say it? If she's not ashamed of her actions, why should I be?" Kelly retorted defiantly, her head held high. "You foolish girl. Even if what you said was true, it's not your place to spread it online. Mr. Whitewood called me, demanding answers. Do you realize how much embarrassment you've caused me? Tomorrow, when you're back at school, you'll apologize to her. And that will be the end of it." "I'm not apologizing," Kelly said stubbornly, her chin lifted. She didn't think she was in the wrong. Why should she apologize if she didn't do anything wrong? "Fine, don't apologize. But your purses, clothes, shoes, and credit cards are all gone. And don't think about asking anyone else for money. When you decide to come to your senses, they'll be returned." "Dad!" Kelly protested, pouting, but Randall remained unmoved. Realizing he was serious, Kelly finally lowered her head. "Fine, I'll apologize."… The next day, Linara got up half an hour early as usual and had the chauffeur take her to school first. Seraphina arrived later, driving her flashy blue sports car into the parking lot. The moment Kelly saw her, she said, "Come with me." They walked to a corner, and Kelly, still defiant, muttered stiffly, "I'm sorry." "What did you say? I didn't hear you." Kelly's anger flared. She knew Seraphina was doing this on purpose. "I said, I'm sorry," she repeated through gritted teeth. If it weren't for her allowance, she'd never have stooped to apologize to this awful girl. "Oh, so you're apologizing." "There, I did it. Satisfied?" Kelly had barely turned to leave when she heard Seraphina's calm voice behind her. "I'm not accepting that apology. I want you to apologize in front of the whole school."Without a public apology, those rumors would stick to Seraphina like glue. "You're going too far!" Kelly's eyes widened in fury. "If you think I'll apologize in front of the whole school, you're dreaming!" "That's fine," Seraphina replied calmly. "I'll just proceed with the lawsuit. I've got evidence, so once it's in court, you'll definitely lose." "You—" Kelly was seething, glaring at her with pure hatred. "Fine. I'll apologize. Just you wait." With that, Kelly stormed off. "Come out now," Seraphina suddenly called out, seemingly to no one. Above, a figure agilely dropped down from the branches of a nearby tree. "You noticed me, huh?" Evelyn leaned casually against the trunk, her lollipop still in her mouth. "Are you sure that girl will actually apologize in front of the whole school?""She won't," Seraphina replied without hesitation. Evelyn quirked a brow, intrigued. "In that case, aren't you afraid she'll pull something?" "Afraid?" Seraphina smiled slightly, her gaze dark and intense. "I'm only afraid she won't dare."