Shattered Facade

Lorelei had just stepped into the classroom when she was instantly drowned in a flood of prying stares and hushed whispers.

A person asked, "Did you hear?"

Another said, "Everyone's heard about it by now, alright? She cheated in the state competition and got Colin kicked out of the Painting Association. As for that Oakhaven Art School incident, like she didn't know someone swapped her project. She