CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY SEVEN – CAKE ENEMIES

She arrived just in time to see Mildred's assistant reaching towards Nancy's prized cinnamon roll Ferris wheel with what looked like a bottle of vinegar. "Stop right there!" Rebecca shouted, causing both Mildred and her assistant to freeze. Nancy whirled around, her eyes widening as she took in the scene. "What's going on?" Rebecca marched up to Mildred, her eyes blazing. "I warned you about trying anything, Mrs. Thornberry. Did you really think you could get away with sabotaging my sister's entry?" Mildred's face paled, but she quickly recovered her composure. "I'm sure I don't know what you're talking about. My assistant was simply admiring the... unique construction of this so-called Ferris wheel." "Oh really?" Rebecca said, snatching the bottle from the assistant's hand. She uncapped it and took a sniff, her nose wrinkling at the sharp scent of vinegar. "And I suppose you always carry around bottles of vinegar when admiring other people's bakes?" By now, a crowd had gathered,