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Chapter_57
The cafeteria fell into an eerie silence as the broadcast echoed through the halls. Every student turned their attention to Arabella and Coral, their faces flushed with a mix of disbelief and humiliation. The audacity of Vivienne to have them publicly reprimanded in such a manner was something no one had expected—least of all Arabella and Coral, who had always seen themselves as untouchable.
Arabella’s hands trembled with rage as she stared at Vivienne, her expression a blend of disbelief and fury. “You… you actually did it, Vivienne? You had the principal publicly shame us over something so trivial?”
Vivienne, unfazed by the storm of emotions swirling around her, simply smirked. “Trivial? You were insulting me and disrespecting my position as a teacher. If that’s ‘trivial’ to you, maybe you should take a look in the mirror.” Her tone was icy, but there was an edge of satisfaction in her voice as she saw the weight of her actions take effect.
Coral, who had been standing beside Arabella with a scowl on her face, looked ready to explode. “You can’t do this, Vivienne!” she spat. “Do you have any idea who we are? You can’t just use your position to get away with this!”
Vivienne raised an eyebrow, crossing her arms with a casual confidence that made the two girls even angrier. “Oh, I’m well aware of who you two are. But you see, here at Cloudcrest, respect is earned—not demanded through manipulation or threats.” She let that sink in for a moment before continuing, “And as for me being a teacher… If you think that’s something beneath you, I suggest you check your own grades before throwing stones.”
Arabella clenched her fists, her pride wounded in ways that Vivienne knew would sting for a long time. “This isn’t over,” she muttered through gritted teeth. “You’ll regret this, Vivienne.”
Vivienne didn’t even flinch. “I’m sure I will,” she said with an air of mock sympathy. “But at least I won’t regret standing up for myself.”
As she turned to leave, Charlotte, who had been watching the exchange with a growing smile, leaned in and whispered to Vivienne, “You handled that like a pro. Arabella and Coral were both so full of themselves, thinking they could get away with anything.”
Vivienne’s lips twitched in a smile. “Sometimes, a little humility is the best lesson,” she replied, glancing back one last time at Arabella and Coral, who were both glaring at her, their faces crimson with anger.
Charlotte’s eyes sparkled as she added, “I don’t think they’ll ever forget this. You’ve made your mark, Ms. Vivienne.”
Vivienne grinned. “Good. Let them remember who they’re dealing with.”
As they walked out of the cafeteria, heading toward the buffet restaurant Charlotte had mentioned, Vivienne couldn’t shake the satisfaction of seeing Arabella and Coral so rattled. For the first time, she felt like she wasn’t the one being controlled or dismissed. She had taken her power back, and it felt… liberating.
The outside air was refreshing as they stepped away from the chaos of the cafeteria, and the thought of cake—sweet, rich cake—was enough to lift her spirits. But deep down, Vivienne knew this was just the beginning. There were more battles ahead, more people to face, but for now, she was going to enjoy this small victory. After all, if she could handle Arabella and Coral, what couldn’t she handle?
