Back then, Ruby had been so sure that Anna had plagiarized, that was why she made such a bold declaration.
But when she learned in court that Anna was actually Carl, she slipped away as fast as she could, terrified she'd be forced to kneel and apologize.
Now, that embarrassing moment had come back to haunt her.
Ruby bit her lip, her face twisted with displeasure.
Anna raised her eyes slightly, a faint smirk curving her lips. "Someone who can't even stand by their own words has no right to criticize me."
"You!" Ruby's voice trembled with fury.
She wanted to retort, but the memory of her promise to kneel and knock her head three times silenced her completely.
Anna gave her one last glance. Seeing Ruby fall quiet, she turned and walked away toward her office, her heels clicking sharply against the floor.
Ruby stood frozen in place, her chest rising and falling with rage. She glared at Anna's retreating figure, nails digging into her palms.
