[Outside Hill Valley Academy]
"How dare they blame you for stealing their role! You worked hard for it, Big Sis. It's their fault they couldn't impress Director Wilsmith." Betty's voice was sharp with indignation, her brows furrowed as she walked alongside Anna.
She knew Anna's talent—everyone did. That was why Wilsmith had personally chosen her. But the way the others whispered, twisting it as favoritism, made Betty's stomach churn with anger.
Thankfully, Director Wilsmith had stood firm, clearing the matter then and there. Still, sparing those girls from being handed over to the police didn't sit well with Betty.
"By the way, who were those girls, Big Sis?" Betty asked, her eyes narrowing curiously.
"Mary and Jane. They were at the auditions," Anna replied casually, though she missed the flicker of recognition that crossed Betty's face.
