Chapter 453

Cafeteria. Madeleine and Hannah had just stepped in when four girls from Isabel Gold's little crew deliberately blocked their way with food trays in hand. "Hey, country girl, eat with us," one of Isabel's followers said in a bossy tone, clearly looking down at Madeleine. Even though her eyes were full of disdain, Isabel clearly had a plan—to single out Hannah by dragging Madeleine into their group. Madeleine raised an eyebrow and glanced around. "Country girl? Who are you talking to?" "You, obviously," the girl sneered. "Our Queen Isabel is 'blessing' you with a meal today. Lucky you." "...Right," Madeleine sighed. "I mean, you *do* look kinda country, but isn't it kinda self-sabotaging to say it out loud?" Hannah cracked up, more impressed with Madeleine now. Didn't expect this girl to have such backbone. The girl finally caught on and turned red. "You've got a death wish?" "Come on, she's new and doesn't know how things work here. Let me give her a little intro," another girl said, s