Revenge is best served cold

I keenly observed that the moment Levi stepped out of the shadows, Elsa's expression froze over.

"Jane, I was just adjusting the camera angle, and guess what? I happened to capture something pretty interesting."

Levi's smirk was sharp, almost taunting, as he looked at Elsa.

I had to hand it to Levi-he always knew exactly what I wanted.

If I hadn't known Levi was nearby, I would have turned around and walked away the moment I saw Elsa. But then everyone would have missed out on such a great show.

Elsa realized it too. As more people gathered, embarrassment flickered across her face. First, she flushed red, then her face turned pale.

I had evidence in my hands proving she tried to frame me. As more people gathered, I knew that if I released the video, her reputation would take a serious hit. Even the friend who had defended her earlier would turn against her.

She shot me a hateful glare as she wished she could tear me apart.

Unfortunately, she didn't have the power to do that yet.

To protect her image, she had to wrap this up before the crowd fully formed.

"Forget it, Madison. I must not have been holding it properly." Her voice trembled as she tugged at Madison Simon's sleeve.

But Madison wasn't going to let it go and shot me a glare. "What do you mean, forget it? She just did this to you! She at least owes you an apology!"

Elsa looked up, locking eyes with me.

Seeing the amusement in my gaze, she immediately lowered her head. She tugged at Madison again, her voice soft, almost pitiful. "Just let it go... She's my sister. I don't feel well... Can you take me home?"

Madison clearly wanted to confront me, but she couldn't resist Elsa pulling and dragging her away.

In the end, she could only shoot me a deep glare. The excitement never fully materialized and ended abruptly. Levi handed me the camera and asked, "Jane, do you want me to upload this video online for you?"

I shook my head and explained under Levi's confused gaze, "Now's not the right time. Let's keep the video for now."

Elsa's behavior now was only the tip of the iceberg compared to what was to come.

With the level of obsession Jack and Jeremiah had for her, even if I exposed these trivial bits of evidence now, they would still go to great lengths to protect her.

To protect the Brown family and Jack, I still needed more time.

Soon enough, the bouquet came to an end. Our group was leaving the hotel and heading home.

Eric had planned on just taking me home, but Levi kept complaining about not being able to get a cab. Reluctantly, I asked Eric if he could take Levi along. Just as we got into the car, my phone lit up with a call. The caller ID "Mom" flashed across the screen, and I sighed deeply.

I answered the call, and Mom's voice came through. "Jae, I heard you and Elsa had another falling out?"

Before I could speak, Jack's harsh voice came through the phone.

"Mom, you're being too gentle about this. What do you mean by 'falling out'? Jane is bullying Elsa! She's been crying so hard, she can barely breathe."

As expected, Elsa was exactly the type to rush home and play the victim, telling on me like a helpless character.

"So what?" I replied coldly, with a hint of impatience.

Just as Mom was about to speak, Jack snatched the phone away. "You're still so defiant? If it weren't for you, would Elsa be like this? You'd better come back and apologize to her now!"

I was about to hang up when Dad's voice suddenly came through the phone. "Just come home. I need to ask you a few things."

I ended the call and turned to Eric. "Could you take me to my parents' house?"