Revenge is best served cold novel Chapter 103

Elsa's pupils contracted, her face turning ghostly pale as she pressed her lips together tightly. If her earlier nervousness had been an act, this time, it was real.

She looked up and locked eyes with me, hesitation flickering in her gaze.

I met her stare with a calm smile and gave a firm nod. I was silently telling her that I didn't make empty threats.

Sure enough, she took a shaky step forward, barely keeping herself upright. Her lips quivered as she muttered, "Jane…"

Before she could say anything else, her friend yanked her aside and stepped in with a look of righteous indignation. "Elsa was just trying to help you! Why are you being so unforgiving?"

Sensing someone had come to her defense, Elsa let out a barely perceptible sigh of relief and then shrunk behind her friend. Her tear-filled eyes trembled as she gazed at me.

Murmurs of support came from the surrounding crowd. "She clearly regrets it. Do you really have to push her this far?"

"Aren't they sisters? Judging by how scared she looks, I bet Jane bullies her at home too."

I let out a soft scoff and was about to respond when I caught Debbie's expression out of the corner of my eyes. She was watching the exchange with amused interest, her gaze flicking between me and Elsa.

My heart skipped a beat.

She had spoken up for me earlier, making her stance clear. But now, she remained silent as if she were merely an observer, waiting to see how I would handle this.

She was testing me.

I had never met Debbie in person, but from various interviews, I already knew she was bold, outspoken, and had zero tolerance for dishonesty. If I let Elsa off the hook now, earning Debbie's respect in the future would be nearly impossible.