Vera Xavier didn't need to embellish the story about Cara Preston. She simply stated the facts and then said softly, "I honestly never expected her to spread rumors like that about me. If it had been a harmless little thing like before, I wouldn't have bothered with her, but this time..."
She didn't finish her sentence, but Juliana Taylor understood completely. She nodded in agreement. "Give some people an inch, and they'll take a mile. You did nothing wrong this time. She needed to be taught a lesson, but..."
Juliana Taylor asked worriedly, "But what about the situation with your family?"
Word had already gotten out about Rona Langdon causing a scene at the police station last night. Juliana Taylor was aware of the Preston Family's unique situation. Moreover, Vera Xavier was currently her top student and a contender for the highest score in the province, so naturally, she was especially concerned.
