Chapter 25

"You're biting off more than you can chew!" Winter spat. With that, she turned on her heel and strode toward the tea table in the center. She couldn't believe Amelia actually dared to compete with her, Shelwick's top socialite, in tea ceremony. She'd trained relentlessly to win that title. She'd even secluded herself in a sanctuary for three months, practicing day and night under strict discipline. And now Amelia wanted to challenge her? What a joke. While Winter was already boiling water, Amelia glided to another tea table. Her steps were steady, her expression serene. Everyone couldn't help but stare at her. Diana, however, nearly burst with fury when she saw Amelia preparing her own tea. How did that shameless wretch have the nerve to do that? Once the banquet was over, she would make sure to complain to Sierra about how audacious Amelia acted and finally turn her against Amelia. In stark contrast to Diana's frustration, Lucy was delighted. Had Amelia been the only o