Chapter 94: Standing Up

**Thelma Zane’s POV** “That girl…” Mara muttered under her breath as she hurried off in search of Avril. Turning back to us, she added, “I’ll look for her and then head back to work at the drama club. Let’s meet at the cafeteria at noon!” As Mara disappeared into the crowd, I turned to Dorothy. “Did Carolyn really accept Ryan’s invitation to the dance?” Dorothy nodded. “Yes, I saw it with my own eyes. It happened just a few minutes ago.” I frowned, puzzled by the situation. “Do you think Carolyn could have used magic to influence Ryan? He’s an important figure at Sivir Academy. Having someone like him on her side would perfectly suit her show-off personality.” Dorothy shook her head. “No, it didn’t seem like that. Carolyn didn’t need to. Let’s be honest—she’s stunningly beautiful and the heir to a powerful noble family. That kind of combination is bound to be irresistible to most young men.” “Well,” I said with a sneer, “her true nature isn’t as polished as her looks.