Chapter 6 - The Whispering Gallery

News of Vanessa's arrest exploded across California social media like wildfire within hours.
Front-page headlines blared: "MALIBU SOCIALITE ARRESTED FOR ATTACKING FIVE-YEAR-OLD NIECE OVER PAGEANT FEUD."
At the elite Pacific Academy where Chloe attended, parents whispered in hushed, scandalized tones at the drop-off line.
Chloe stood near the school gates wearing her designer uniform, glaring at Lily with pure, unadulterated hatred.
"My mom is going to ruin your life!" Chloe hissed at Lily as Clara guided her daughter toward the classroom door.
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Clara knelt beside Chloe, her gaze cold enough to freeze the warm coastal breeze.
"Tell your mother that every lie she told about my daughter is coming to light in court," Clara warned softly.