CHAPTER 69: REAL OR FAKE

Victoria glanced around, hoping to see Russell, but she only saw Nicole. He was probably on his way, she thought to herself. For now, she had to make do with Nicole and hope Russell was lured out. That was the only way Andrea's plan worked. "What is going on here?" Nicole said again, her voice stern. She gasped when she saw the spilled food on the floor. "You both better give me an explanation now, or I'm throwing you out!" "It's her, Mrs. Creek," Laura said, pointing to Victoria. "She pushed me into the fountain and messed up everywhere." "Now that's a very bad lie, Laura," Victoria said calmly. "Then why don't you tell me the truth then?" Nicole snapped. "You seem to have this annoying smirk on your face." "Would you rather have me cry instead?" Victoria replied. Nicole scoffed. "This is my and my husband's party. I went through the guest list and don't remember ever inviting someone like you. I don't think I've even ever seen you before." "That's because she's a nobody," Laur