True to Dominic's promise, he really helped me get the center position. Rumors about Dominic and I circulated throughout the Malibu academy, including videos of Dominic shooting off the screen and Dominic picking me up from school in his car.
I could clearly feel the change in the attitude that the students at the academy had towards me. The mockery and curiosity were replaced by a look of adoration, obvious jealousy, or awe. They're probably all guessing what my relationship with Dominic is. But no matter what our relationship was, they were wary of me and didn't cause me any trouble.
The rumors that spread didn't bother me in the slightest.
Veronica was the first person to come to me as soon as it was announced that I had been chosen to be the center of the play "Swan Lake" with Garrick Harvey.
"Congratulations, Esther. You deserve it. Things have been so bad these past few days, I hope you're okay."
"Um, thanks Veronica. Actually, I'm still trying to figure out who showed that picture of me at the concert. That person must have gotten those pictures from Layla." I pondered thoughtfully. Being bullied so many times has really worn me out and I want to end this.
"Oh yeah, I remember I recorded your performance. Maybe we can find evidence."
Veronica is like remembering something important, he immediately showed me the video he recorded. From the moment I stepped onto the stage until the screen showed those images of me, the total time was 7 minutes.
"Wait, stop here."
I shouted and Veronica pressed the pause button.
Just before the stage lights went out, someone silently came out from the technical room. That was Baldric Herrington. After watching this video again, I suddenly remembered that he acted very strangely, being both picky and hasty, unlike his calm demeanor at all.
"What's wrong, Esther? Do you suspect anyone?"
"Baldric Herrington. I have a feeling he's involved in this."
I decided to go to Principal Peter and ask for help to find the person who harmed me.
...
Principal Peter agreed immediately when I made the offer. His enthusiasm surprised me and also greatly appreciated.
Thanks to the camera, I have some more evidence. Cameras near the stage recorded Baldric going in behind the scenes for a long time, then coming out. Apart from him, there is no one else. I felt my guess was pretty solid, so I decided to go find Baldric and ask him frankly.
Veronica stayed in the principal's office asking for the video as evidence.
By chance when I found Baldric he was in the locker room with a girl. I was about to knock on the door when I suddenly realized that the old lady was Kaylin, and what was more surprising was that they were kissing passionately.
"Esther is lucky, she's protected by Dominic so she doesn't have any problems. The plan I came up with has failed. She even took my center position."
Kaylin said in a harsh voice. She bit her lip and leaned on Baldric's shoulder and continued cooing.
"Okay, at least we embarrassed her with those pictures. I did what you wanted, now shouldn't you pay me?" Baldric sucked on her neck and his hand slipped inside her shirt.
Kaylin didn't refuse at all, she just pretended to be sulky and scolded him for being cunning.
"Unfortunately for Layla, her jealousy overcame reason. A person like that is easy to take advantage of." Kaylin sat on Baldric's lap and spoke, then she smirked sarcastically.
"So you were the one who ordered Layla to harm Esther?" Baldric asked in surprise.
"That's right. Layla is jealous and angry when Garrick is close to Esther and she wants revenge on Esther. I'm just helping her figure it out, hahaha."
"Well, you're a scary and spoiled girl. But I like it."
Baldric laughed hysterically and kissed Kaylin, this time she pulled away a little, looked at him and asked.
"Hey, you were my sister's ex, would you betray me because you still love her?"
"How can Esther compare to you? She's so old-fashioned and rustic, I'm dating her just because she's pretty. But since I've known you, I've known what an attractive woman is."
"Do you flatter me?" Kaylin cooed, her voice so sweet that Baldric couldn't help but fall in love.
"Come here so I can love you."
Baldric hastily removed his pants, and then they blatantly made love in the locker room. There are no cameras here, so they don't mind at all.
I closed my eyes, put my phone in my pocket and coldly left it.
It seems Kaylin is the one behind all my troubles. Does she hate me so much, to the point of ruining my life like that? Then I will make her suffer the consequences of her cruel actions.
I told Veronica everything and made a plan to get back at Kaylin.
At the official performance of "Swan Lake", Garrick and I shared a dressing room. Garrick was very enthusiastic to talk to me, but I didn't pay much attention. Right now, I have another concern in mind.
"Esther? Esther!"
"Eh? Hmm, what's wrong?"
"Why are you looking so blank? You're not concentrating at all. Or are you feeling tired, do you need any help?" Garrick looked at me with concern and concern.
"Ah, nothing."
Since I learned that Dominic really saved me, my faith in Garrick has decreased a lot, I no longer really believe in what he says.
I made an excuse to go to the toilet to fix my clothes and leave.
At this moment, I received a message from Veronica.
"Everything's perfect."
"Thanks, Veronica"
Kaylin was still happily laughing with her friends and completely unaware of the trouble that awaited her. My eyes meet hers, she smiles, and so do I. Kaylin seemed surprised by my unusually confident attitude, so she frowned slightly and turned her head away, not looking at me anymore.