Chapter 54: A Brewing Storm

**Thelma Zane’s POV** In the aftermath of the chaos at the drama club, all involved students were rounded up and taken to the police station, save for one exception—Carolyn. She stayed behind, seemingly to take care of minor matters, such as assisting in the cleanup and offering support to those in shock. It was strange how the entire incident seemed disconnected from her, yet whispers among the club members painted a different picture. Apparently, Carolyn had brought the fruit knife to school, claiming it was to slice fruits for lunch. She had also stepped in during the fight, attempting to mediate between Adam and Ryan. But what truly caught my attention was how she openly admitted that Ryan had stripped Chloe of her role at her request. This strange sequence of events unsettled me. I couldn’t shake the eerie feeling creeping into my thoughts. Carolyn’s actions and timing felt too deliberate, as though she orchestrated the chaos yet remained unscathed. However, I didn’t want