Dana POV "She's mingling with the influential," "Yeah, what makes her so special?" one voice piped up. "Sure, she seems nice, but she's just an ordinary girl. Does she deserve all these privileges?" Their laughter cut through the air, but Anna's response was swift and decisive, her authoritative stance silencing them with a single look. "Why waste your time gossiping instead of enjoying your meal?" I attempted to placate Anna, but she remained resolute, her determination unwavering. The culprits, clearly intimidated, made a hasty retreat, leaving an indelible impression of Xia's fury and her readiness to confront them. "Anna..." I whispered. She dismissed the departing girls with a roll of her eyes. "I'll teach them a lesson later," she declared, running her finge