Chapter 597

No wonder she could be friends with someone like Stella. It just made sense.
Charlotte didn’t even acknowledge her. She walked straight over to Stella, gently taking her hand. The sight of blood on Stella’s palm made Charlotte’s eyes go cold, but she kept her anger under control and spoke with surprising patience. “Go back to the dorm,” she said.
“Charlotte Stella’s voice was soft and worried.
“Go on. I’ve got this.” Charlotte gave Stella a firm pat on the back of her head, her tone leaving no room for argument.
“Okay. Just… don’t let them push you around.” Stella nodded, cradling her new cup, and headed back in the direction of the dorm.
“Did I say you could leave?” Janie’s voice was sharp as she pointed at Stella’s retreating figure. She was ready to chase after her, clearly still fuming.
Before Janie could get far, Charlotte grabbed her hand. Pain shot through Janie’s fingers, sharp enough to make her whole body tense up.
“What are you doing?” Janie gasped, not expecting Charlotte to get physical in front of everyone, just to stand up for Stella. The pain made her bend over, struggling to catch her breath.
Charlotte’s grip only tightened. She leaned in, her eyes cold as ice, and stared right into Janie’s face. “Stella told you, she has nothing to do with the Adams family. If you see her again, keep your distance. Got it?” Charlotte’s lips curled into a slow, deliberate smile as she watched Janie squirm. “If you mess with her one more time, things won’t end as easily as they did today. Is that clear?”
“This is my family’s business, not yours Janie tried to protest, but Charlotte’s grip became even more painful Sweat broke out on Janie’s. face and she finally gave in. Alright, alright, I get it! Let go!”
Charlotte let go without warning. Janie lost her balance and landed on the ground, looking up at Charlotte, completely rattled. “You
“Thinking about telling a teacher?” Charlotte looked down at her, her expression
cool and amused. “Go ahead. Just remember, you started it. I was only helping a classmate. You know, being a good citizen.”
Janie stared, stunned. She’d never seen anyone twist the truth so smoothly.
Charlotte brushed off her hands. “One more thing. Go tell the Adams family, especially that Mrs. Adamsz who clawed her way up from being the other woman, that Stella wants nothing to do with them. She should keep her head down and stay out of Stella’s life. If anyone tries to mess with Stella again, I’ll make sure they regret it, all the way back to their ancestors.”
Janie wanted to snap back, but when she met Charlotte’s icy gaze, her courage vanished. She swallowed her words.
Olivia had been absolutely right. Charlotte was trouble.
Janie decided to back off for now and play the victim. There would be other chances
to get revenge.
A little ways off, Charlotte’s coach,
Cotton, was walking by. He glanced over just in time to see Charlotte
towering over another girl, clearly a piece of her mind The
giving ground fooked small
gist the and scared.
Bullying, right here on campus? These kids really did need someone to put them in
their place.