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CHAPTER 35
~Valerie's POV~
Principal Whitmore turned slightly and gestured to a shadowed corner behind her desk. The door to her private office opened, and out stepped Avery, smug and composed like she hadn't just been summoned like a pawn.
My stomach turned. Of course. Dristan.
This was all his doing.
Whitmore leaned back, voice cool and final. "Just know this, Valerie: deceit and manipulation won't be tolerated here. Whether you're favoured or not, the rules apply to everyone."
I stiffened but nodded. "Yes ma'am."
"Now answer me. Did you swap with Ms. Avery?"
I gave a nod, more like admitting my final arrest. Principal Whitmore sighed. She had a slightly disappointed look in her eyes, but as soon as it came, it disappeared.
"Am I in trouble?" I was forced to ask while acting cutely.
"Not yet," she replied. "But be careful, Ms. Nightshade. A lot of eyes are on your every move now."
"I understand, ma'am."
"Good. That's all. You two are dismissed."