Chapter 93. Appreciate It

Natalie, observing Zoey’s inability to outmaneuver Sophia, appeared visibly frustrated.

She gave Bianca a sharp glance but quickly masked her irritation, pretending to be kind. Natalie gently commented, “I’ve always believed Sophia wasn’t capable of such things. We shouldn’t always trust what we see online. We need to be more careful and discerning in the future. Miss Carter, take this as a lesson. Don’t rush to conclusions based on rumors.”

Natalie skillfully shifted the blame onto whoever leaked the photo. With the deceptive nature of the photo acknowledged, some attendees nodded in agreement, saying, “True, whoever forged that photo is disturbingly skilled. It’s hard to tell what’s real and what’s fake.”

Zoey glanced at them, showing a mix of gratitude and relief on her face, before admitting, “I take responsibility for my mistake. I’ll be more cautious in the future and avoid repeating this.”

Bianca had little interest in watching the performance put on