Chapter 4

I just looked at Kevin, "Don't be ridiculous."

He lunged, shoving me hard against the bus seat, "I saw you! Smirking, texting! You wanted this to happen!"

The Elites murmured their agreement, nodding along with Kevin.

Principal Thompson stepped forward, "Mr. Johnson, control yourself!"

Brie, seizing the moment, pulled out her phone, her face a mask of tear-streaked innocence.

"Guys, I'm live on TikTok," she choked out, "You won't believe what's happening. Sarah Miller, she... she planned all this. She ruined our exams, our futures, all because she's jealous!"

Her phone screen, visible to those nearby, showed comments flooding in, a torrent of hatred directed at me and my family. The video was going viral.

Kevin moved towards me again, his fists clenched.

Suddenly, a black SUV pulled up, doors opening smoothly.

My mother, Ms. Miller, stepped out, flanked by two serious-looking men in suits – her legal counsel and private security.

She walked straight to me, her expression calm but firm, ignoring the chaos.

"Sarah, are you alright?"

I nodded, a wave of relief washing over me.

Ms. Miller then turned to the stunned crowd, her voice clear and strong, "Principal Thompson, Superintendent Albright. I have irrefutable evidence of who is truly responsible for this situation. And it's not my daughter."