Chapter 191: A Veneer of Beauty

“What a coincidence that this place, which really is a gem, would have been chosen by you to open a school,” Anya said, twirling her hair in an affected tone. Giselle had no interest in engaging, instead making her way to the opposite side. The irritating chatter persisted from behind her. “Now that we’re practically neighbors, don’t you think a handshake is in order?” Unperturbed, Giselle pushed through the door, her entourage effectively blocking Anna’s prying eyes. Inside, Mila raced over during the free practice session, pointing excitedly outside. “Giselle, did you see? A dance school just opened across the street. Could they be competition for us?” “It’s all good,” Giselle reassured her. “They do their thing, and we do ours. We stay out of each other’s way.” Yet, the new neighbors soon proved bothersome, repeatedly knocking on the door with trivial requests. “Could you lend me a ladder?” they asked during one such interruption. Giselle, ever generous, acquiesced. But thei