Chapter 37

Melody was practically bursting with excitement, shaking her arm in delight. "Lexi, you're in second place! Did you see? Second place!" Alexia snapped out of her daze and nodded. "Yeah, I saw it." Across from them, Hailey seemed on the verge of losing it. She clenched her fists tightly, her eyes blazing with fury. "Didn't you all say Lexi would be out for sure? What now? How's that for a reality check?" Melody said, a smug smile on her face. "You're in third place, and you're still mocking Lexi? You're ranked even lower than her!" she added. Hailey's face flushed with rage. "You old hag. Try saying that again—" Melody was about to snap back, but Alexia grabbed her arm, stopping her. Alexia knew Hailey too well. She was sneaky, manipulative, and always seeking revenge. If Melody kept defending her, Hailey would just turn on her next. Having learned Hailey's ways the hard way, Melody immediately realized her mistake when Alexia reminded her. She had acted impulsively and regrette