The Winter Crown Gala at Brentford was usually the talk of the term — glittering lights, satin gowns, and enough ego to float a yacht. But this year, the air was thick with whispers.Bianca Kingsley stood at the center of the ballroom stage, a smug smile glued to her red lips as the principal adjusted the Winter Queen tiara on her curls. Cameras flashed. Applause followed. But not everyone was clapping.“Total rig,” Theo muttered beside Tessy. “Votes were anonymous. How’d she win by a landslide?”“She didn’t,” Tessy said, eyes narrowed. “Student council’s in her pocket. And the headmaster—he’d rather burn this place to the ground than crown Helena.”Theo glanced around. “Where is Helena, anyway?”Tessy’s face darkened. “You haven’t heard?”Earlier That MorningHelena stood frozen in the boys’ locker room, surrounded by two security guards and three school officials.A tiny black camera sat in the far vent, half-hidden by dust.“This is a violation of multiple policies, Miss James,” on
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