The next day, Mia and Jared met Sara in the courtyard during lunch. The sun was shining brightly, but Mia felt a bit sad inside. She took a deep breath and looked at Sara, who was watching them with a curious expression.
"Sara, we need to talk," Mia said, trying to keep her voice calm.
Sara tilted her head, looking a little confused. "What’s going on? You both seem serious."
Jared nodded and glanced at Mia before he started speaking. "Sara, there’s something you need to know. We’re all in this together now. We want to keep the pageant fair, but we think Mr. Thompson is up to no good. We need your help to make sure he doesn’t mess things up."
Sara crossed her arms, still skeptical. "Okay... But how can I help? And why should I trust you two after everything that has happened?"
Mia lean
