A Calculated Performance

I didn't expect Carla to follow me here. I couldn't help but sneer and locked eyes with her.

Carla was startled, clearly caught off guard. She quickly looked away, flustered.

I felt speechless. I thought, 'What a coward—she dares to follow me, but can't even confront me face to face. Pathetic! No wonder she's only brave enough to pull dirty tricks behind my back.'

But since she was here, I needed