Chapter 78: Threats and Allies

Diana "We're so sorry, Riley," they both bowed and immediately apologized. They looked at me with tears in their eyes. "We didn't mean—" "I think you meant every word of it," Riley said, strangely calm. "It's fine," Riley said. "After all, both of you have been here for longer than she has, and frankly, both of you have every right to be angry, considering the fact that I never even looked at you, neither do I even remember your names. Perhaps you would like to challenge her," Riley said, smirking at both of them and meeting my eyes. "Never, Riley. We will never challenge her," the second one said, nearly hitting the ground with her head. "It was a mistake. We were just jealous, right?" The first one nudged the second. "Yes, I was jealous. And I spoke out of turn. We spoke out of turn. Please forgive us, Riley," they said for the hundredth time. "Your forgiveness is in my hands. It's in her hands," I rolled my eyes and placed my hands on my hips. "Just go," I said to both of