Gia and Lina were startled by the sight of Violet striding over, carrying bags of various sizes in her arms. Her face had tanned a bit from spending the day under the sun at the palace, and despite the thick layer of makeup, signs of sunburn were still visible.
Violet's eyes glared venomously at Lina when she spotted her.
"Such deep sisterly love!" Violet sneered sarcastically. "Gia, have you forgotten how we ended up sunbathing today? Your best friend here was strolling around the palace in her pretty clothes, but did she ever think about you being out in the sun?"
Gia looked at Violet and spoke calmly. "This is between Lina and me. Please don't interfere."
Violet gritted her teeth. "How dare you talk to me like that now, you little b*tch!?"
Violet's attention was then drawn to the jar of facial cream in Lina's hand. Its packaging shimmered with the name of a certain expensive brand. Even though it was sold in duty-free shops, it still carried a high price tag. In high-end stores in Jangasas, its price was exorbitant.
Filled with anger, Violet swiftly snatched the jar of facial cream from Lina.
"What are you doing, Violet?" Gia exclaimed.
"Isn't it a waste to let her use such a good thing?" Violet stood tall and proud. "Coincidentally, I didn't get to buy this brand of skincare product today. Gia, consider this your gift to me! In the future, I'll make things less difficult for you in class. How about that?"
Gia stared at Violet, taken aback by her interference. This girl could be both arrogant and incredibly foolish.
"Lina, stop her!" Gia cried out, worried that Violet would ruin her plan. "I bought that for Lina. What right do you have to take it away?"
Violet acted unreasonably and gave Gia a hard shove. "Using something of yours is already a sign of me respecting you! How dare you shout at me?"
"Give it back to Lina!"
"No!" Violet tore open the packaging of the facial cream. "I'll use it tonight! Lina, your face can make do with some cheap stuff from street vendors. No need for a luxury brand!"
Before Gia could respond, Lina raised her voice. "Both of you, quiet down!"
Feeling a throbbing pain in her temples, Lina felt restless and annoyed by their bickering.
"I don't want this anymore. Both of you, go back to your rooms!"
"Lina..." Gia stood in a daze as Lina forcefully slammed the door shut.
Violet smirked and returned to her room, carrying the facial cream.
Gia clutched her clothes with a hint of panic in her eyes.
...
In the dead of night, a horrifying scream pierced through the hotel amidst the silence.
"Ah!"
Lina hesitated for a moment, then quickly dressed herself and rushed out upon realizing it wasn't a dream.
The corridor was filled with chaos as everyone hurried out. The screams continued to emanate from a particular room.
A student shouted, "It's Violet's room!"
In a state of panic, Heidi joined the hotel manager in opening the door.
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