550: Upper Hand

In the opulent corridors of the mall, the encounter had turned the tables definitively in favor of Emma and Jada. As they prepared to ascend to the exclusive upper floors, Emma’s revelation that the mall was part of her family’s holdings left Lillian and Janet grappling with the magnitude of their misstep. “You know, Janet, it’s ironic. Weren’t you the one who used to lambaste Lillian at every turn? And now here you are, her staunchest ally, all because she’s engaged to Clarke Zodiac,” Jada couldn’t help but chide, her voice laced with amusement. Janet’s face flushed a deep red, her previous animosity towards Lillian forgotten in the face of potential social gains. “What do you mean by that?” Lillian retorted defensively, her voice tinged with frustration. She knew her social standing was precarious, bolstered solely by her association with Clarke Zodiac. Jada rolled her eyes dismissively. “Oh, come off it, Lillian. Everyone knows people tolerate you now only because of Clarke Zodi