Every student at Westbrook witnessed an unprecedented scene and understood deep down that from that day forward, nothing would ever be the same again. Olivia stood up, her eyes filled with a mixture of shock and fury, but deep within her mind, she realized she had underestimated the Carter sisters. Olivia knew that from this moment, her power at Westbrook had been seriously shaken, and the battle ahead would not be as easy as before. In the middle of the schoolyard, Jayda and Janelle stood side by side for the first time feeling truly relieved and free. They knew that today's stand was not just about defending themselves, but it was a powerful and clear statement to the entire Westbrook School.
From now on, they would never bow down to anyone again. But, Jayda and Janelle's joy and relief were short-lived. Less than an hour after the incident, Samuel and Victoria Bennett, Olivia's parents, the most powerful couple in the community, arrived at the principal's office, their faces full of anger and outrage. Samuel Bennett, a businessman with far-reaching influence throughout the area, immediately made a stern demand that the school take severe action against the Carter sisters. He emphasized, with a threatening tone, that he would not tolerate his daughter being insulted and humiliated within the school grounds.
Victoria Bennett, a sophisticated yet cold woman, spoke with an equally stern expression. You cannot allow people like them to continue disrupting the order at Westbrook. We did not pay for our daughter to be assaulted like this. Under the immense pressure from the Bennett family, the school administration didn't take long to make a decision. Just hours later, Jayda and Janelle were called to the principal's office to explain the incident.
As they entered the principal's office, the sisters immediately sensed the unusually tense atmosphere. Principal Thomas Whitmore sat behind his desk, his face stiff and cold, deliberately avoiding eye contact. Next to him, Vice Principal Eleanor Clark looked at the two girls with a stern, reproachful expression, as if they were criminals deserving no mercy. Sir, this was clearly a case of self-defense. Jada spoke first, her voice calm but firm.
Olivia and her friends have been bullying and insulting us. What happened today was the result of us being forced to defend ourselves. Principal Whitmore furrowed his brow, but showed no intention of truly listening. Instead, he cleared his throat and spoke mechanically, as if reading from a script that had been prepared in advance. Regardless of the reasons, you have caused a disturbance and used violence.
This behavior is unacceptable at Westbrook. I regret to inform you that we must suspend both of you immediately for a thorough investigation. Janelle's eyes widened in shock, the words feeling like a blow to her self-respect. But, sir, Janelle said, her voice trembling yet still trying to stay calm. What about what Olivia did to us?