Chapter 87

Ever since taking the entrance exam again, Cassandra quickly adjusted to life at Lexford University. The rumors that once surrounded her abrupt admission gradually faded into silence. That afternoon, Mara was scrolling through Twitter when a headline caught her attention: “Scandalous Photos of Supermodel XXX Leaked.” Out of curiosity, she clicked in. The pictures were big but kinda blurry. Most of the comments were full-on hate, but there were also some die-hard fans defending the model, saying stuff like, “This is clearly photoshopped by haters to smear her!” As Mara stared at the photos, a wicked idea flashed in her mind. She immediately made a call. “Ethan, can you pick me up after work today? I’ve got something I need to talk to you about.” “Huh? What’s up?” Ethan’s voice came through gently, tinged with curiosity. “I figured out how to get the pendant back from Cassandra. You’ve gotta come. No excuses.” Her voice was laced with fake sweetness, but her eyes carried a chilling malic