Chapter 23

They crowded Liliana like she was the one with something to hide, their vibe shady as hell. She stared at them, calm but cold, her eyes cutting right through the drama. These cheap tricks—Olivia had done them in her past life, and now she's just reheating leftovers thinking no one would notice? "You got proof? If not, don't even think about going through my bag," Olivia snapped, gripping Liliana's backpack like her life depended on it. "Liliana's really got no shame. Steals something and then makes others lie for her." "I always thought Olivia was sharp—what happened? Let Liliana pull one over her?" "Don't underestimate Liliana. She's good enough to fool both guys and girls." ... Liliana didn't flinch hearing all that crap. She looked straight at them, voice steady: "I'm letting you check my bag. If you don't find the necklace, then every single one of you owes me an apology." Everyone looked at each other, keeping quiet. Then Susanna, the queen bee around here, stepped in. "If you did