I was more than pretty
“You’re invited, of course.”
I wiped at my cheek, my tears smearing the faint makeup I’d worn that morning. Then I smiled — small, fragile, but steady. “Thank you,” I said quietly, glancing toward the corner of the room where a red light blinked faintly on the camera. “Thank you for telling the whole world.”
Serena frowned slightly, confused by my tone. Julian shifted uncomfortably.
But I didn’t stay long enough for either of them to figure it out.
I turned and walked away, every step measured, slow, deliberate. Behind me, Serena laughed, thinking she had won. Julian mumbled something about explaining later. None of them realized that their entire confession had already been recorded — broad